Lakeland, Florida vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 5.8% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $100,487 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Billings
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Lakeland, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher