Helena, Montana vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 69.3% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $84,658 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Queens
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Helena, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.4% higher
  Commute
  210.0% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher