Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 17.9% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,040 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Helena
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest_Grove, OR vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Forest_Grove, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower