Lancaster, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 13.6% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $116,687 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% cheaper in Helena
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Lancaster, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower