Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs East Helena, Montana


The cost of living in East Helena, Montana is 21.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,201 in East Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Helena, Montana is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in East Helena
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des_Moines, IA vs East_Helena, MT
Compared to Des_Moines, East_Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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