Helena, Montana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 116.3% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $865,191 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in San Jose
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Helena, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  116.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  148.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
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  Personal
  1.7% higher
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