Billings, Montana vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 57.9% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $72,645 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Billings, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher