Helena, Montana vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 246.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $173,290 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
523% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Helena, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  246.6% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  726.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  87.3% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher