Billings, Montana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 8.6% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $44,512 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% more expensive in Madison
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Billings, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher