Billings, Montana vs. Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bend, Oregon is 40.6% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $210,867 in Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bend, Oregon is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Bend
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Bend, OR
Compared to Billings, Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower