Benton, Arkansas vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 17.8% more expensive than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,886 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Helena
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Benton, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher