Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 10.3% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,258 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Forest Grove, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower