| | Helena, MT | Bozeman, MT | United States |
| Overall | 100.2 | 125.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.0 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 102.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 126.2 | 201.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $439,800 | $650,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,720.0% | 8,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 60.8 | 71.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 113.1 | 112.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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