Moline, Illinois vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 33.2% more expensive than Moline, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,622 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Moline, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Moline, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Helena
than in Moline, Illinois
Moline, IL vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Moline, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher