Stanwood, Washington vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 23.4% cheaper than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,311 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Helena
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Stanwood, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher