Helena, Montana vs. Centralia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 5.6% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,620 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Centralia
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Centralia, WA
Compared to Helena, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower