Helena, Montana vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 27.0% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $39,358 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Helena, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher