Helena, Montana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 30.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $113,258 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Austin
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Helena, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower