Tehachapi, California vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 2.6% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $123,176 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Kalispell
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Tehachapi, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower