Evanston, Illinois vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 19.3% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,341 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in Helena
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Evanston, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  52.7% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower