Helena, Montana vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 130.3% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $149,683 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Helena, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  347.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  103.9% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher