East Helena, MT vs Walkerville, MT

Walkerville is moderately more affordable than East Helena, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. East Helena scores 84 compared to 77 for Walkerville, 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 East Helena is $1,020/month compared to $1,065/month in Walkerville — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while East Helena has cheaper rent, Walkerville actually has lower median home values ($147,200 vs $254,400).

Median household income in East Helena is $53,611 compared to $44,226 in Walkerville (+21.2%). While East Helena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Helena spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.9% in Walkerville.

Climate-wise, East Helena is notably warmer with an average of 45.5°F compared to 40.1°F in Walkerville. Walkerville receives more rainfall at 12.8" per year compared to 11.4" in East Helena.