Helena, Montana vs. Junction City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Junction City, Kansas is 23.0% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $38,481 in Junction City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Junction City, Kansas is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Junction City
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Junction City, KS
Compared to Helena, Junction City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower