Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 25.7% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $138,230 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Helena
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Erie, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower