Portage, Indiana vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 0.8% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,575 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Billings
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Portage, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower