Red Lodge, Montana vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 2.9% more expensive than Red Lodge, Montana.

You would need a salary of $51,449 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Lodge, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Red Lodge, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Helena
than in Red Lodge, Montana
Red Lodge, MT vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Red Lodge, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher