Palm Desert, California vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 12.1% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $43,968 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Palm Desert, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower