What is a pro or con of living in Helena, Montanacompared to Jacksonville, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Helena.

What salary do I need to live in Helena, Montana copmared to Jacksonville, Florida?

A salary of $150,000 in Jacksonville, Florida should increase to $158,280 in Helena, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JACKSONVILLE vs. HELENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, Florida vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 5.5% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $158,280 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Helena
than in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, FL vs. Helena, MT

Compared to Jacksonville, Helena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% lower

Commute

40.0% lower

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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