What is a pro or con of living in Johnston, Rhode Islandcompared to Billings, Montana?

Transportation is 39% more expensive in Johnston.

What salary do I need to live in Johnston, Rhode Island copmared to Billings, Montana?

A salary of $50,000 in Billings, Montana should increase to $57,976 in Johnston, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BILLINGS vs. JOHNSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Billings, Montana vs. Johnston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Rhode Island is 16.0% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $57,976 in Johnston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Johnston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
39% more expensive in Johnston
than in Billings, Montana

Billings, MT vs. Johnston, RI

Compared to Billings, Johnston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

20.8% higher

Commute

39.5% higher

Health

6.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Billings, Montana vs. Johnston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Billings, MT vs. Johnston, RI

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