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


The cost of living in Riverside, California is 34.9% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $134,918 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Riverside
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Riverside, CA
Compared to Helena, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  140.3% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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