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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Kalispell, MT — COL adjusted from Spokane, WA area + state data

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.2K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,434
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.2K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Kalispell, MT

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$385K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$414K

Kalispell, MT

The Treasure State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Montana, this city has a population of 30K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Kalispell, MT vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 46.9%
Kalispell, MT
$1,898
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$890
more
📦Other
↑ 19.4%
Kalispell, MT
$1,404
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$273
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 14.0%
Kalispell, MT
$1,732
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$243
less
🏥Healthcare
↓ 25.2%
Kalispell, MT
$787
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$198
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 22.2%
Kalispell, MT
$459
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$102
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 6.5%
Kalispell, MT
$1,031
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$67.31
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$620
To$1,390
↑ $770
1 Bed
From$736
To$1,510
↑ $774
2 Bed
From$930
To$1,750
↑ $820
3 Bed
From$1,318
To$2,330
↑ $1,012
Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$7,311
Monthly in Kalispell, MT
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$757
Difference

Home Values

Kalispell
Phoenix
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Median Value
$414K
-
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
-
Price Range
$274K - $957K
Calculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$361
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.9%
Rate difference

Kalispell, MT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Montana State Tax
Effective: 6.4%
$9.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.1%
$46.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,618/month
$103.4K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Kalispell, MT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:0.0%
Property Tax:0.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Kalispell
Phoenix
38 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
76.5%
Good Air Days
9%
90 Moderate
Climate Risk
100 Very High
💨
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
23 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
23 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Montana and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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