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


The cost of living in Alameda, California is 111.3% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $158,451 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Alameda
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Alameda, CA
Compared to Helena, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.3% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  106.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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