Cost of Living in Helena Valley Northeast, MT

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22%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
68%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Helena Valley Northeast Montana National
Cost of living122102100
Groceries102103100
Health care101102100
Housing168101100
Transportation102100100
Utilities102104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment100100100
Household Items101100100
Education & Childcare103102100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Helena Valley Northeast is 20% higher than the Montana average
  • The cost of living in Helena Valley Northeast is 22% higher than the national average
  • Helena Valley Northeast housing is 68% higher than the national average
  • Montana general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Montana state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$178,762$14,897$4,171$5,363
      Renters$36,609$3,051$854$1,098

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      Montana 1% 6.75%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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