Helena, Montana vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 69.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $118,732 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in New York
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. New York, NY
Compared to Helena, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  72.6% higher
  Commute
  197.9% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher