Springfield, Missouri vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 21.5% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $66,299 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Helena
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Springfield, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher