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


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 36.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $68,109 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Helena, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  91.9% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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