West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 22.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,080 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Kalispell
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to West Des Moines, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher