Kalispell, Montana vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 21.9% cheaper than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $39,042 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Kalispell, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% lower
      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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower