Helena, Montana vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 15.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $86,695 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
87% more expensive in Modesto
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Helena, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  87.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower