Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 3.0% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,742 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
28% cheaper in Billings
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Billings, MT
Compared to Johnston, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.