Naperville, Illinois vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 18.4% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,046 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Helena
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Naperville, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  52.1% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower