Helena, Montana vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 12.1% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $92,324 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Helena, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower