Erie, Colorado vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 27.1% cheaper than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $68,552 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Helena
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Erie, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher