Billings, Montana vs. Buffalo, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, Minnesota is 9.4% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,711 in Buffalo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, Minnesota is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Buffalo, MN
Compared to Billings, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher