Seattle, Washington vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 44.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,529 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Billings
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Seattle, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower