Billings, Montana vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 41.8% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $42,527 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Portland
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Billings, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher