Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 47.5% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $52,531 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Billings
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Billings, MT
Compared to Costa Mesa, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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