Helena, Montana vs. Joseph, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joseph, Oregon is 1.8% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,905 in Joseph, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joseph, Oregon is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Joseph
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Joseph, OR
Compared to Helena, Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower