Haines, Alaska vs. West Yellowstone, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Yellowstone, Montana is 7.1% more expensive than Haines, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,571 in West Yellowstone, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Haines, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Yellowstone, Montana is more expensive than Haines, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in West Yellowstone
than in Haines, Alaska
Haines, AK vs. West Yellowstone, MT
Compared to Haines, West Yellowstone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower