Kalispell, Montana vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 25.6% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $128,110 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in La Quinta
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. La Quinta, CA
Compared to Kalispell, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  90.6% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher