Billings, Montana vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 4.8% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $47,591 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Billings, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower