Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Fort Thompson, South Dakota


The cost of living in Fort Thompson, South Dakota is 33.8% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $49,648 in Fort Thompson, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Thompson, South Dakota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fort Thompson
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Fort Thompson, SD
Compared to Helena, Fort Thompson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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