Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 31.9% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,097 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Helena
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Lake Tapps, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower