Helena, Montana vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 11.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $78,099 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
106% more expensive in Brighton
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to Helena, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  106.6% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher