Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 7.0% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $69,718 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Helena, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% lower

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