Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 22.1% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $61,066 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Helena, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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