Albany, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 53.5% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $23,257 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Helena
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Albany, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower