Helena Valley Southeast, MT vs Orchard Homes, MT

Helena Valley Southeast is moderately more affordable than Orchard Homes, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Helena Valley Southeast scores 95 compared to 101 for Orchard Homes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orchard Homes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Helena Valley Southeast is $1,231/month compared to $962/month in Orchard Homes — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orchard Homes has cheaper rent, Helena Valley Southeast actually has lower median home values ($308,000 vs $473,100).

Median household income in Helena Valley Southeast is $63,824 compared to $68,649 in Orchard Homes (-7%). While Orchard Homes 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 16.8% in Orchard Homes.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 45.2°F). Orchard Homes receives more rainfall at 14.1" per year compared to 11.4" in Helena Valley Southeast.