Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Madison, South Dakota


The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 19.7% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $60,222 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Madison
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Madison, SD
Compared to Helena, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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