Helena, Montana vs. Valley, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley, Alabama is 25.8% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,684 in Valley, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley, Alabama is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Valley
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Valley, AL
Compared to Helena, Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower