Olympia, Washington vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 11.2% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,063 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Helena
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Olympia, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher