Federal Way, Washington vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 30.4% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,825 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Billings
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Federal Way, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower