Bellingham, Washington vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 24.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,859 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Billings
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Bellingham, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower