Helena, Montana vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 6.4% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $69,235 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Edwardsville
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Helena, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower