Helena West Side, MT Cost of Living


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Helena West Side cost of living score
100.2
More expensive
0.2% higher
than the US average
0.2% higher
than the Montana average
Helena West Side, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% higher than the U.S. average and 0.2% lower than the average for Montana.

Helena West Side, MT

Housing costs in Helena West Side?
A typical home costs $334,300, which is 1.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.3% less expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Helena West Side costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.9% more than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Helena West Side?
To live comfortably in Helena West Side, Montana, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Helena West Side?
The cost of living in Helena West Side, MT is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing costs tend to be lower than the median in most other states, with a median home price of just $175,000. The average rent for an apartment is around $700 per month. The overall cost of groceries and basic necessities is lower than in many cities due to the abundance of agricultural products grown in and around the state. Utility costs are also much lower than the national average due to Montana's abundant natural resources. All in all, living in Helena West Side, MT can be quite affordable for those looking to live a comfortable life on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHelena West SideMontanaUnited States
  100.2100.0100.0
  102.699.6100
  101.299.6100.0
  104.4121.3100.0
  $334,300$441,800$338,100
  83.1%90.7%100.0%
  67.875.2100.0
  113.090.0100.0

   100=National Average

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