Billings, Montana vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 5.4% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $63,212 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Billings, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower