Helena, Montana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 18.7% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $94,970 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Helena, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  96.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher