Billings, Montana vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 117.9% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $71,900 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Billings, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  117.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
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  Personal
  2.5% higher
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