Santa Rosa, California vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 30.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $35,025 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Helena
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Santa Rosa, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower