Helena, Montana vs. Lakeport, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeport, California is 9.7% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,829 in Lakeport, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeport, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Lakeport
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Lakeport, CA
Compared to Helena, Lakeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower