Helena, Montana vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 25.1% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,212 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Salina
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Helena, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower