Helena, Montana vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 9.5% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $40,020 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Helena, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower