Helena, Montana vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 17.4% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $58,702 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado 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 Fort Collins
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Helena, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher