Glendale, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 48.4% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $25,791 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Helena
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Glendale, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  62.1% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower