Boise City, Idaho vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 6.8% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $288,979 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Boise City, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher