Traverse City, Michigan vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 2.6% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,290 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Helena
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Traverse City, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher