Shelby, Montana vs. Paradise, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise, Montana is 2.8% more expensive than Shelby, Montana.

You would need a salary of $51,379 in Paradise, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise, Montana is more expensive than Shelby, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
10% more expensive in Paradise
than in Shelby, Montana
Shelby, MT vs. Paradise, MT
Compared to Shelby, Paradise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower