Helena, Montana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 61.4% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $80,684 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in San Diego
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Helena, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  97.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher