Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 26.3% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,322 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Alton
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Alton, IL
Compared to Helena, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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