What is a pro or con of living in Helena, Montanacompared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 175% more expensive in Helena.

What salary do I need to live in Helena, Montana copmared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $15,000 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $17,079 in Helena, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHIPPENSBURG vs. HELENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 13.9% more expensive than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $17,079 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Helena
than in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA vs. Helena, MT

Compared to Shippensburg, Helena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

34.2% lower

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

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