Custer, South Dakota vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 0.9% more expensive than Custer, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $75,685 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Custer, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Custer, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Helena
than in Custer, South Dakota
Custer, SD vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Custer, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher