Helena, Montana vs. Carmel, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, New York is 37.1% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $68,561 in Carmel, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, New York is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Carmel
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Carmel, NY
Compared to Helena, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  162.8% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher