Benicia, California vs. Hardin, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hardin, Montana is 51.4% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $48,579 in Hardin, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hardin, Montana is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Hardin
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Hardin, MT
Compared to Benicia, Hardin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower