Kalispell, Montana vs. Lacey, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 1.5% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $78,134 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% more expensive in Lacey
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Lacey, WA
Compared to Kalispell, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher