Modesto, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 18.7% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $73,159 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Billings
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Modesto, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher