Highlands, North Carolina vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 22.3% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,828 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Helena
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Highlands, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher