Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 9.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,471 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Helena
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Albuquerque, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher