San Francisco, California vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 55.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $89,016 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Kalispell
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to San Francisco, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  56.4% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower