Helena, Montana vs. Picayune, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Picayune, Mississippi is 22.0% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,577 in Picayune, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Picayune, Mississippi is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Picayune
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Picayune, MS
Compared to Helena, Picayune is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower