Helena, Montana vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 22.7% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $368,176 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Helena, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower