Santa Maria, California vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 10.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $26,837 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Santa Maria, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
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  10.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
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  Personal
  2.3% lower
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