Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 25.0% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,222 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Helena
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Helena, MT
Compared to Sterling, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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