Plains, Montana vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 21.9% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $60,943 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Kalispell
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Plains, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher