Tampa, Florida vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 4.1% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $28,756 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Helena
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Tampa, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher