Cost of Living in Helena Flats, MT

B+
8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
10%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
41%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Helena Flats Montana National
Cost of living108101100
Goods & Services90104100
Groceries100103100
Health care9398100
Housing14199100
Transportation103109100
Utilities9393100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Helena Flats is 7% higher than the Montana average
  • The cost of living in Helena Flats is 8% higher than the national average
  • Helena Flats housing is 41% 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$53,500$4,458$1,248$1,605
      Renters$32,361$2,697$755$971

      Montana Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Montana 0% 0%

      Montana Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Montana 1% 6.75%

      Goods & Services

      Item Helena Flats National avg. Difference
      Haircut $15.71$24.2635.2%
      Beauty Salon $37.87$45.5616.9%
      Toothpaste $4.19$3.7013.3%
      Shampoo $1.16$1.289.2%
      Movie $12.99$12.137.1%
      Bowling $16.78$18.006.8%

      Groceries

      Item Helena Flats National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.31$5.848.0%
      Fried Chicken $1.59$1.571.2%
      Milk $4.55$4.672.5%
      Potatoes $4.61$4.936.5%
      Pizza $12.03$12.090.5%
      Beer $10.57$10.411.5%

      Health Care

      Item Helena Flats National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $105.94$125.6815.7%
      Doctor $115.67$135.7814.8%
      Dentist $112.63$113.290.6%
      Ibuprofen $10.57$10.650.7%
      Lipitor $444.64$468.605.1%

      Housing

      Item Helena Flats National avg. Difference
      Home Price $286,900.00$184,700.0055.3%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,553.45$2,346.6933.8%
      Apartment Rent $1,010.00$949.006.4%

      Transportation

      Item Helena Flats National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.37$3.462.5%
      Tire Balancing $69.17$59.9215.4%

      Utilities

      Item Helena Flats National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $176.82$193.998.9%
      Phone $182.36$192.255.1%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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