Moving to Montana from Delaware
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Delaware to Montana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Delaware to Montana, you would find that Montana is 1.1% cheaper than Delaware. A $75,000 salary in Delaware would need to be roughly $73,533 in Montana to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Delaware to Montana.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $73,533
To maintain the same standard of living in Montana
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 9.1% more
Groceries
pay 0.6% more
Transportation
pay 1.4% less
Housing
pay 3.9% more
Childcare
pay 25.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.5% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Delaware to Montana.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Delaware generally does better on safety, though Montana leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Delaware generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montana leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Delaware generally does better on what about housing?, though Montana leads in median rent.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Delaware generally does better on infrastructure, though Montana leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Delaware generally does better on employment & economy, though Montana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Delaware generally does better on family life, though Montana leads in life expectancy.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dover | Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 40°/18°F (4°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) | 67°/41°F (19°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/65°F (29°/18°C) | 81°/50°F (27°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/40°F (15°/4°C) | 45°/22°F (7°/-6°C) |
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| Month | Dover | Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°/27°F (6.3°/-2.7°C) | 33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/29°F (8.3°/-1.7°C) | 39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C) |
| Mar | 55°/36°F (12.7°/2.0°C) | 48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.8°C) | 58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C) |
| May | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) | 67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/63°F (28.4°/17.4°C) | 76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jul | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.2°C) | 86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C) |
| Aug | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.4°C) | 85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C) |
| Sep | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.6°C) | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C) |
| Oct | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C) |
| Nov | 58°/40°F (14.7°/4.3°C) | 43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C) |
| Dec | 47°/31°F (8.6°/-0.6°C) | 32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Montana than Delaware?
Costs in Montana and Delaware are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Montana?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,383 in Montana on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Montana safe?
Delaware generally does better on safety, though Montana leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Montana compared to Delaware?
Delaware generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montana leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Montana compared to Delaware?
The average high temperature in Helena is 58°F, compared to 66°F in Dover. Helena receives around 11.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dover gets 46.1 in.
