Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 19.1% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,145 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Helena
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Helena, MT
Compared to Thornton, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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