Helena, Montana vs. Essex, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 11.4% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,684 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Essex
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Essex, VT
Compared to Helena, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher