Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 2.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $359,984 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Billings
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Albuquerque, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% higher
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher