Missoula, Montana vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 16.7% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $33,327 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Billings
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Missoula, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher