Cost of Living Calculator - Kalispell, Montana vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.5% cheaper than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,368 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Kalispell, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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