Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 1.2% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $148,254 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
13% cheaper in Billings
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Bismarck, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher