Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 34.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $67,304 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Helena, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  114.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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