Denver, Colorado vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 22.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $101,111 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Helena
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Denver, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher