Helena, Montana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 68.8% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $105,339 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Seattle
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Helena, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  126.2% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher