Alameda, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 55.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $22,238 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Billings
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Alameda, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower