Sterling, Colorado vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 23.0% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,755 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Helena
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Sterling, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher