What is a pro or con of living in Helena, Montanacompared to Surprise, Arizona?

Transportation is 41% cheaper in Helena.

What salary do I need to live in Helena, Montana copmared to Surprise, Arizona?

A salary of $70,000 in Surprise, Arizona could decrease to $64,665 in Helena, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SURPRISE vs. HELENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Surprise, Arizona vs. Helena, Montana

Q: Is it expensive to live in Helena, Montana compared to Surprise, Arizona?

Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 7.6% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,665 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
41% cheaper in Helena
than in Surprise, Arizona

Surprise, AZ vs. Helena, MT

Compared to Surprise, Helena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.4% lower

Commute

41.8% lower

Health

9.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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