Budd Lake, New Jersey vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 19.3% cheaper than Budd Lake, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,341 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Budd Lake, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Budd Lake, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Helena
than in Budd Lake, New Jersey
Budd Lake, NJ vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Budd Lake, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  56.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower