Helena, Montana vs. McHenry, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McHenry, Illinois is 2.1% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $48,944 in McHenry, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McHenry, Illinois is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in McHenry
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Mchenry, IL
Compared to Helena, Mchenry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  100.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher