Kalispell, Montana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 3.2% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $36,128 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
12% more expensive in Missoula
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Kalispell, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower