Billings, Montana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 71.7% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $171,734 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in San Diego
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Billings, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher