Helena, Montana vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 32.3% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $72,762 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Helena, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% higher
  Commute
  195.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher