Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 25.6% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,217 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Lake Tapps, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower