Helena, Montana vs. Otsego, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Otsego, Michigan is 12.1% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $87,928 in Otsego, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Otsego, Michigan is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Otsego
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Otsego, MI
Compared to Helena, Otsego 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower