Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 4.9% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,560 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Helena
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Cottage Grove, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower