Helena, Montana vs. Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bonners Ferry, Idaho is 6.3% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $46,831 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bonners Ferry, Idaho is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Bonners Ferry
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Bonners Ferry, ID
Compared to Helena, Bonners Ferry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower