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


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 25.7% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $74,290 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Helena
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Helena, MT
Compared to Palm Springs, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  53.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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