Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Desert Palms, California


The cost of living in Desert Palms, California is 41.4% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $318,260 in Desert Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Palms, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
145% more expensive in Desert Palms
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Desert Palms, CA
Compared to Helena, Desert Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  145.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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