Chicago, Illinois vs. Billings, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Oklahoma is 35.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,994 in Billings, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Oklahoma is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Billings
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Billings, OK
Compared to Chicago, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  47.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower