Santa Monica, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 63.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $18,279 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Helena
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Santa_Monica, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  60.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower