Helena, Montana vs. Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thief River Falls, Minnesota is 24.0% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,688 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thief River Falls, Minnesota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Thief River Falls
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Thief River Falls, MN
Compared to Helena, Thief River Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower