Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 20.7% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $27,746 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Topeka
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Helena, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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