Boise City, Idaho vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 19.8% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $56,120 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Billings
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Boise City, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher