Billings, Montana vs. Chester, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Montana is 16.8% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $41,595 in Chester, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Montana is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chester
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Chester, MT
Compared to Billings, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher