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


The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 36.9% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $102,691 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Paula
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Helena, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  87.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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