Seattle, Washington vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 35.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,776 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Seattle, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower