Billings, Montana vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 7.9% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $53,961 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
39% more expensive in Seward
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Billings, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher