Columbus, Georgia vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 22.3% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $122,251 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Billings
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Columbus, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher