Cascade, MT vs East Helena, MT

Cascade is moderately more affordable than East Helena, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 74 compared to 84 for East Helena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Helena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade is $844/month compared to $1,020/month in East Helena — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascade is more affordable at $186,500 median vs $254,400.

Median household income in Cascade is $48,750 compared to $53,611 in East Helena (-9.1%). The higher salaries in East Helena partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in East Helena.