Helena, Montana vs. St. Marys, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Marys, Pennsylvania is 23.7% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $40,416 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Marys, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in St. Marys
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. St. Marys, PA
Compared to Helena, St. Marys is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower