Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 11.7% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $66,211 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Billings
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Billings, MT
Compared to Merced, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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