Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 9.4% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $80,920 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Helena
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Sioux Falls, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher