Cost of Living Calculator - Fontana, California vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 21.0% cheaper than Fontana, California.

You would need a salary of $51,360 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fontana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Fontana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Helena
than in Fontana, California
Fontana, CA vs Helena, MT
Compared to Fontana, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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