Germantown, Maryland vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 13.9% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $134,255 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% cheaper in Helena
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Germantown, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  56.8% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher