Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 56.7% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,532 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
442% more expensive in Kalispell
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Ottumwa, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher