Cost of Living Calculator - East Helena, Montana vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 155.0% more expensive than East Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $191,223 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than East Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in San Francisco
than in East Helena, Montana
East Helena, MT vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to East Helena, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.0% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  502.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  133.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher

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