Billings, Montana vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 24.4% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $37,794 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Charles City
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Billings, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower