East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 30.3% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,132 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
551% more expensive in Billings
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. Billings, MT
Compared to East St. Louis, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  363.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower