Elk Grove, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 31.7% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $54,620 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Billings
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Elk Grove, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower