Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Stanford, California


The cost of living in Stanford, California is 345.1% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $333,803 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
506% more expensive in Stanford
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Stanford, CA
Compared to Helena, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  345.1% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,059.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  104.6% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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