Athens, Alabama vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 15.3% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,799 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Helena
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Athens, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher