2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Northport, AL vs Kalispell, MT

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Is it cheaper to live in Kalispell or is it cheaper to live in Northport?
- Kalispell is 30.6% more expensive than Northport.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kalispell or Northport?
- Kalispell housing costs are 95.8% more expensive than Northport housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Northport or is Health Care more affordable in Kalispell.
- Health related expenses are 12.0% less in Kalispell.
 Northport, ALKalispell, MTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock115.7100
 Food & Groceries97.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.9100
 Housing78.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$530,000$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.9100
 Miscellaneous89.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Northport    1 Reviews

The Kentuck Art Festival is based in Northport, and several artists live and work in this little Southern town. Some grad students from the nearby University of Alabama  More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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