Helena, Montana vs. The Dalles, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Dalles, Oregon is 9.1% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,020 in The Dalles, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Dalles, Oregon is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in The Dalles
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. The Dalles, OR
Compared to Helena, The Dalles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower