Hayden, Colorado vs. Shelby, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby, Montana is 29.9% cheaper than Hayden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,058 in Shelby, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, Montana is cheaper than Hayden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Shelby
than in Hayden, Colorado
Hayden, CO vs. Shelby, MT
Compared to Hayden, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower