Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 10.6% cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,033 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Billings
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Cottage Grove, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower