Cost of Living Calculator - Billings, Montana vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 30.0% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $64,989 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Billings, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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