Emporia, Kansas vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 26.7% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,365 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Billings
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Emporia, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher