Helena, Montana vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 11.6% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $44,215 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Helena, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower