Madison, Wisconsin vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 7.9% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $36,844 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Billings
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Madison, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower