Helena, Montana vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 97.7% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $98,843 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Helena, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  106.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher