East Grand Forks, Minnesota vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 16.1% more expensive than East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $44,126 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than East Grand Forks, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Helena
than in East Grand Forks, Minnesota
East Grand Forks, MN vs. Helena, MT
Compared to East Grand Forks, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher