Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs New Meadows, Idaho


The cost of living in New Meadows, Idaho is 4.9% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $78,697 in New Meadows, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Meadows, Idaho is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in New Meadows
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs New Meadows, ID
Compared to Helena, New Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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