Helena, Montana vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 9.8% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $85,729 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Martinsburg
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Martinsburg, WV
Compared to Helena, Martinsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower