Helena, Montana vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 37.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $68,813 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Helena, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  110.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher