Helena, Alabama vs. Blaine, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blaine, Washington is 11.5% more expensive than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $83,657 in Blaine, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blaine, Washington is more expensive than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Blaine
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Blaine, WA
Compared to Helena, Blaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher