Waco, Texas vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 26.0% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,447 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Helena
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Waco, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher