Katy, Texas vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 6.1% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,397 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Helena
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Katy, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher