Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 41.8% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $70,875 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Helena, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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