Helena Valley Southeast, MT vs Helena Valley West Central, MT

Helena Valley Southeast, MT and Helena Valley West Central, MT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Helena Valley Southeast scores 95 while Helena Valley West Central scores 98 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Helena Valley Southeast is $1,231/month compared to $1,225/month in Helena Valley West Central — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Helena Valley West Central has cheaper rent, Helena Valley Southeast actually has lower median home values ($308,000 vs $352,800).

Median household income in Helena Valley Southeast is $63,824 compared to $89,040 in Helena Valley West Central (-28.3%). While Helena Valley West Central 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 Southeast spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Helena Valley West Central.

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