Helena, Montana vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 9.3% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $45,372 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Helena, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  46.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower