Silver City, New Mexico vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 27.8% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,882 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Helena
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Silver City, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher