Billings, Montana vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 18.2% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $40,899 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Spencer
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Billings, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower