Puyallup, Washington vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 13.5% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,849 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Puyallup, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower