Helena Valley Northwest, MT vs Helena Valley Southeast, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Helena Valley Southeast is 17.5% cheaper than Helena Valley Northwest. With a cost index of 95 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Helena Valley Southeast to Helena Valley Northwest should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Helena Valley Northwest is $1,640/month compared to $1,231/month in Helena Valley Southeast — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Helena Valley Southeast is more affordable at $308,000 median vs $358,600.

Median household income in Helena Valley Northwest is $101,278 compared to $63,824 in Helena Valley Southeast (+58.7%). While Helena Valley Northwest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Helena Valley Northwest spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Helena Valley Southeast.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 45.5°F). Helena Valley Southeast receives more rainfall at 11.4" per year compared to 11.4" in Helena Valley Northwest.