Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT vs Helena, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is 19.5% cheaper than Helena. With a cost index of 75 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Butte-Silver Bow (balance) to Helena should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is $808/month compared to $1,058/month in Helena — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is more affordable at $225,100 median vs $355,100.

Median household income in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is $57,633 compared to $69,341 in Helena (-16.9%). The higher salaries in Helena partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Butte-Silver Bow (balance) spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Helena.