Cost of living in Helena
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Cost of living in Helena vs. United States overall average
Helena is 22.9% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.5% less in Helena
- Groceries
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pay 9.5% more in Helena
- Transportation
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pay 28.4% more in Helena
- Housing
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pay 40.4% more in Helena
- Childcare
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pay 19.5% more in Helena
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.4% less in Helena
- Clothing
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pay 75.3% more in Helena
The cost of clothing, housing, transportation, childcare, and groceries in Helena are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants and entertainment and sports are lower in Helena. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in Helena.
Helena Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $21.00 |
$15.00
-
$29.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.25 |
$10.00
-
$12.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.96 |
$1.89
-
$2.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.66 |
$1.39
-
$2.00
|
Helena - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.73 |
$4.41
-
$5.06
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $15.52 |
$9.00
-
$22.05
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.75 |
$3.00
-
$4.25
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.84 |
$1.79
-
$3.90
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.24 |
$4.08
-
$4.40
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.52 |
$2.25
-
$2.79
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.79 |
$0.58
-
$1.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.12 |
$1.89
-
$2.35
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.87 |
$1.99
-
$3.75
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.74 |
$0.48
-
$1.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.84 |
$0.68
-
$1.00
|
Helena - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.56 |
$2.98
-
$3.99
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $60.00 |
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $35,850.00 |
$33,700.00
-
$38,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $37.34 |
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-
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Helena - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.99 |
$70.00
-
$126.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,620.00 |
$1,500.00
-
$2,600.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,600.00 |
$1,400.00
-
$2,000.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$303.44 |
$174.91
-
$497.06
|
Helena - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,895.00 |
$1,450.00
-
$2,350.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $22,000.00 |
$9,000.00
-
$35,000.00
|
Helena - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.00 |
$3.50
-
$9.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.83 |
$3.79
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.99 |
$9.80
-
$10.26
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $52.50 |
$25.00
-
$80.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.50 |
$10.00
-
$18.00
|
Helena - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$84.75 |
$45.00
-
$125.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$118.33 |
$50.00
-
$175.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$97.25 |
$70.00
-
$125.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $142.25 |
$100.00
-
$159.00
|
Helena - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Montana
to see the average cost of cities throughout Montana, like
Libby,
Forsyth,
Helena,
Butte,
Great Falls,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Helena.
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