Helena, Montana vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 14.6% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $34,592 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Minot
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Helena, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher