Kalispell, Montana vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 13.4% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $87,352 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Kalispell, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher