Bellingham, Washington vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 11.9% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,075 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Bellingham, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower