Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 14.3% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $119,966 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Helena
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Chapel Hill, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower