Helena, Montana vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 10.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $73,808 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
33% more expensive in Sonora
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Helena, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher