Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 17.9% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $123,121 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Helena
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Hillsboro, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower