State College, Pennsylvania vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 1.0% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,502 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% cheaper in Helena
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to State College, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher