Kalispell, Montana vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 66.8% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $91,717 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Irvine
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Kalispell, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher