Kelso, Washington vs. Polson, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polson, Montana is 1.0% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,761 in Polson, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polson, Montana is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Polson
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Polson, MT
Compared to Kelso, Polson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower