Charles City, Iowa vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 32.3% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,147 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Billings
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Charles City, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher