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Is $40k a good salary in Helena, MT?

tight A $40k salary is 49% below the median household income here ($78,528). After tax you take home about $2,663 a month, and median rent ($1,082) takes 41% of that.

$31,960 take-home a year
Gross pay$40,000
Federal income tax−$2,620
Social Security + Medicare−$3,060
Montana income tax (approx.)−$2,360
Monthly take-home$2,663
Every two weeks$1,229
$41,808What $40k buys in Helena, MT, expressed in average-US prices (price level 95.7).
41%Rent share of take-home. Under 25% is comfortable, 25–35% workable, above 35% tight.

Other salaries in Helena, MT

Median household income and rent: Census 2024 ACS 5-year. Household income covers all earners, so compare with care if you live alone. Take-home is an estimate for a single filer.