Polson, Montana vs. Salmon, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salmon, Idaho is 13.2% cheaper than Polson, Montana.

You would need a salary of $43,424 in Salmon, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Polson, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salmon, Idaho is cheaper than Polson, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Salmon
than in Polson, Montana
Polson, MT vs. Salmon, ID
Compared to Polson, Salmon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher