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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 24.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $186,368 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Helena, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  106.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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