Tacoma, Washington vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 8.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,814 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Tacoma, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower