Helena, Montana vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 136.5% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $224,693 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Helena, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.5% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  131.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher