Cost of Living Calculator - Plains, Montana vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 11.6% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $83,671 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Helena
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs Helena, MT
Compared to Plains, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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