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


The cost of living in Needles, California is 11.8% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $44,115 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Needles
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Needles, CA
Compared to Helena, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% lower
      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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  86.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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