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


The cost of living in Albany, California is 115.0% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $161,242 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Albany
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Albany, CA
Compared to Helena, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.0% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  101.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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