Sugar Land, Texas vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 12.3% cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,866 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Helena
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Sugar Land, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower