Bellingham, Washington vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 3.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,739 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Bellingham, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower