Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT vs Helena Valley West Central, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is 29.3% cheaper than Helena Valley West Central. With a cost index of 69 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County to Helena Valley West Central should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $661/month compared to $1,225/month in Helena Valley West Central — a 46% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is more affordable at $209,700 median vs $352,800.

Median household income in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $49,533 compared to $89,040 in Helena Valley West Central (-44.4%). While Helena Valley West Central is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Helena Valley West Central.