Billings, Montana vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 8.7% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $78,787 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
54% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Billings, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher