Iowa City, Iowa vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 7.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,555 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Billings
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Iowa City, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower