Des Moines, Iowa vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 18.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,405 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Billings
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Des Moines, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher