Escondido, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 35.9% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $32,074 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Billings
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Escondido, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower