Pacifica, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 55.2% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $35,804 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Helena
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Pacifica, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  59.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower