Helena West Side, MT vs Huntley, MT

Huntley is moderately more affordable than Helena West Side, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Helena West Side scores 90 compared to 85 for Huntley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Helena West Side can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Helena West Side is $781/month compared to $1,119/month in Huntley — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Helena West Side has cheaper rent, Huntley actually has lower median home values ($237,200 vs $411,800).

Median household income in Helena West Side is $67,692 compared to $91,667 in Huntley (-26.2%). Huntley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Helena West Side spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Huntley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 48.2°F). Huntley receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.4" in Helena West Side.