Lincoln, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 31.7% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $34,137 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Billings
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Lincoln, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower