Lynden, Washington vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 7.6% more expensive than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $107,582 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Lynden, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower