Helena, Montana vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 18.6% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $53,716 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Charleston
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Helena, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower