Costa Mesa, California vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 38.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $122,160 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Costa Mesa, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower