Helena, Montana vs. Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota is 1.9% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $73,566 in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dakota Dunes, South Dakota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Dakota Dunes
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Dakota Dunes, SD
Compared to Helena, Dakota Dunes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher