Helena, Montana vs. Los Banos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Banos, California is 19.9% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $59,960 in Los Banos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Banos, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
114% more expensive in Los Banos
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Los Banos, CA
Compared to Helena, Los Banos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  114.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower