Vancouver, Washington vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $42,119 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Helena
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower