Helena, Montana vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 4.9% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $47,535 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Montrose
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Helena, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower