Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Helena, Montana


The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 46.5% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $34,774 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Helena
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Helena, MT
Compared to Pasadena, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  60.9% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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