Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 34.9% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $67,455 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Helena, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  144.6% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher

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