Billings, Montana vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 22.9% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $175,760 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Laurel
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Billings, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower