Puyallup, Washington vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 20.9% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,570 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Helena
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Puyallup, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower