Minot, North Dakota vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 50.4% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $75,206 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Minot, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower