| Helena, MT | Denver, CO | United States |
Overall | 100.2 | 127.6 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 102.0 | 101.9 | 100 |
Health | 101.2 | 83.9 | 100 |
Housing | 126.2 | 183.1 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $439,800 | $576,000 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 8,720.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 60.8 | 116.1 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 113.1 | 152.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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