Great Falls, Montana vs. East Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Helena, Montana is 9.5% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,748 in East Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Helena, Montana is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in East Helena
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. East Helena, MT
Compared to Great Falls, East Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher