Houston, Texas vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 2.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,266 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Billings
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Houston, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher