Independence, Missouri vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 9.2% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $81,930 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Billings
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Independence, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower