Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 22.9% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,563 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Billings
than in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, OR vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Forest Grove, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower