Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Penn Valley, California


The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 27.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $95,379 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Penn Valley
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Penn Valley, CA
Compared to Helena, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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