West Chicago, Illinois vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 8.0% cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,020 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% cheaper in Billings
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Billings, MT
Compared to West Chicago, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower