Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 14.7% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $86,023 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Cary
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Cary, NC
Compared to Helena, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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