Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 18.1% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,965 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Billings
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Santa Fe, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower