Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs La Palma, California


The cost of living in La Palma, California is 74.5% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $130,910 in La Palma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Palma, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in La Palma
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs La Palma, CA
Compared to Helena, La Palma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  98.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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