Hamilton, Montana vs. Fortuna, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fortuna, California is 14.5% more expensive than Hamilton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $57,235 in Fortuna, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fortuna, California is more expensive than Hamilton, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Fortuna
than in Hamilton, Montana
Hamilton, MT vs. Fortuna, CA
Compared to Hamilton, Fortuna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% higher
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher