Los Osos, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 35.5% cheaper than Los Osos, California.

You would need a salary of $45,183 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Osos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Los Osos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Billings
than in Los Osos, California
Los Osos, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Los Osos, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower