Helena, Montana vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 28.5% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $35,765 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Dayton
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Helena, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher