Helena, Montana vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 0.8% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $75,604 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Richland
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Helena, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower