Anchorage, Alaska vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 6.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,810 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Anchorage, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower