Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 24.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,477 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Helena
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Helena, MT
Compared to Des Moines, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  57.5% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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