Helena, Montana vs. Saco, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 6.0% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $53,018 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% more expensive in Saco
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Saco, ME
Compared to Helena, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower