Lowell, Michigan vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 0.5% more expensive than Lowell, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,253 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Lowell, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Helena
than in Lowell, Michigan
Lowell, MI vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Lowell, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher