Helena, Montana vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 16.6% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $41,700 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Helena, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower