Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 3.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,503 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Helena
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Wilmington, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher