East Helena, MT vs Valier, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Valier is 26.5% cheaper than East Helena. With a cost index of 66 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Valier to East Helena should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Helena is $1,020/month compared to $780/month in Valier — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Valier is more affordable at $124,300 median vs $254,400.

Median household income in East Helena is $53,611 compared to $44,432 in Valier (+20.7%). The higher salaries in East Helena partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Helena spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.1% in Valier.

Climate-wise, East Helena is notably warmer with an average of 45.5°F compared to 41.8°F in Valier. East Helena receives more rainfall at 11.4" per year compared to 10.8" in Valier.