Butte, Alaska vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 12.9% cheaper than Butte, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,558 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Butte, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Butte, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% cheaper in Helena
than in Butte, Alaska
Butte, AK vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Butte, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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