Helena, Montana vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 26.2% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,382 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Helena, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower