| | Helena, MT | Homer, AK | United States |
| Overall | 100.2 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.0 | 123.5 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 129.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 126.2 | 103.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $439,800 | $358,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,720.0% | 12,690.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 60.8 | 67.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 113.1 | 111.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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