Here's what it costs to live in Kalispell, Montana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, while the typical home is valued around $428,000. Households earn a median of $63,415 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$63,415
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,078
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$428,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
28,504
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,117
Per month
Avg Home Value
$476,300
Census ACS
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
65°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Cold/Alpine · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.0%
What is the cost of living index for Kalispell?
The cost of living index for Kalispell is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kalispell?
The median gross rent in Kalispell is $1,078 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kalispell?
The median household income in Kalispell is $63,415 per year.
What is the median home value in Kalispell?
The median home value in Kalispell is $428,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kalispell?
Air quality data for Kalispell is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kalispell?
Tax data for Montana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
