Reading, Massachusetts vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 35.1% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,441 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Helena
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Reading, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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