Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs East Helena, Montana


The cost of living in East Helena, Montana is 6.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,729 in East Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Helena, Montana is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in East Helena
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs East Helena, MT
Compared to Salem, East Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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