Helena, Montana vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 19.9% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $89,940 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Durango
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Durango, CO
Compared to Helena, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher