Helena, Montana vs. Pekin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 24.1% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,891 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Pekin
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Pekin, IL
Compared to Helena, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower