Whitefish, Montana vs. Rathdrum, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rathdrum, Idaho is 9.4% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $45,301 in Rathdrum, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rathdrum, Idaho is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rathdrum
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Rathdrum, ID
Compared to Whitefish, Rathdrum is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower