Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 10.2% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $44,920 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Reading
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Reading, PA
Compared to Helena, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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