Helena, Montana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 145.5% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $257,746 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Helena, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  160.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
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  Personal
  17.0% higher
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