Arco, Idaho vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 17.9% more expensive than Arco, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $17,689 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arco, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Arco, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Billings
than in Arco, Idaho
Arco, ID vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Arco, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% higher
      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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher