Tempe, Arizona vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 3.6% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,158 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Tempe, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher