Olympia, Washington vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 16.5% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,028 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Billings
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Olympia, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher