Helena, Montana vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 22.3% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $38,833 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Fairmont, WV
Compared to Helena, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower