Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 25.4% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,284 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Helena
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, MA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Chelmsford, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower