Tacoma, Washington vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 20.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,703 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Billings
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Tacoma, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower