Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 11.5% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,267 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Billings
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Billings, MT
Compared to Des Plaines, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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