Helena Valley Southeast, Montana vs. Caldwell, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caldwell, Idaho is 12.2% more expensive than Helena Valley Southeast, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,114 in Caldwell, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caldwell, Idaho is more expensive than Helena Valley Southeast, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Caldwell
than in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana
Helena Valley Southeast, MT vs. Caldwell, ID
Compared to Helena Valley Southeast, Caldwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower