Billings, Montana vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 16.4% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $87,286 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Billings, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  56.8% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower