Billings, Montana vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 8.1% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $129,764 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% more expensive in Dallas
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Billings, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher