Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Carey, Idaho


The cost of living in Carey, Idaho is 6.4% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $70,173 in Carey, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carey, Idaho is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Carey
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Carey, ID
Compared to Helena, Carey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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