Irvine, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 45.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $384,208 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Helena
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Irvine, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% lower
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower