Placerville, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 22.9% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $57,791 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Helena
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Placerville, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower