Billings, Montana vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 12.4% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $39,347 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
88% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Billings, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  88.7% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher