Effingham, Illinois vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 17.6% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,463 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Billings
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Effingham, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher