Cost of Living Calculator - Augusta, Maine vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 19.9% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $101,918 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Helena
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs Helena, MT
Compared to Augusta, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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