Indio, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 15.6% cheaper than Indio, California.

You would need a salary of $63,336 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Indio, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Indio, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Billings
than in Indio, California
Indio, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Indio, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower