Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 13.0% cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $43,482 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% cheaper in Helena
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Bridgeport, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  53.8% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower