Portland, Maine vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 16.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $41,734 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Billings
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Portland, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower