Cortez, Colorado vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 16.3% more expensive than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,129 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Cortez, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Helena
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Cortez, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher