Billings, Montana vs. Atwater, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atwater, California is 17.7% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $88,249 in Atwater, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atwater, California is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Atwater
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Atwater, CA
Compared to Billings, Atwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower