Spirit Lake, Idaho vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 11.0% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $55,522 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Spirit Lake, Idaho
Spirit Lake, ID vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Spirit Lake, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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