Cost of Living in East Helena, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.7
100 = national avg
-1.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,413
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,612
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing118.1
Food91.0
Transportation82.0
Healthcare92.8
Utilities98.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,319
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,647
per month
The overall cost of living index in East Helena is 98.7, which is 1.3% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 118.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,413 per year to cover basic expenses.