Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 8.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,264 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Helena
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Pittsburgh, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher