Platte, South Dakota vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 26.7% more expensive than Platte, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,601 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Platte, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Platte, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Billings
than in Platte, South Dakota
Platte, SD vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Platte, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher