Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 31.8% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,873 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Helena
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Helena, MT
Compared to Pekin, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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