Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 2.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,656 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Helena
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Raleigh, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher