Big Sky, Montana vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 13.7% cheaper than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $43,142 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Helena
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Big Sky, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher