Ripon, California vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 20.6% cheaper than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $39,722 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Ripon, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower