Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Plano, Texas


The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 9.8% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $137,201 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Plano
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Plano, TX
Compared to Helena, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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