Tacoma, Washington vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 15.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,119 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Helena
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Tacoma, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower