Cost of Living Calculator - Billings, Montana vs Decorah, Iowa


The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 9.3% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $45,343 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Decorah
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs Decorah, IA
Compared to Billings, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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