Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 23.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $61,861 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Scottsdale, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower