Salina, Kansas vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 33.4% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,711 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Helena
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Salina, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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