Helena, Montana vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 139.7% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $119,869 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Helena, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  95.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher