Palm Springs, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 30.2% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $34,903 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Billings
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Palm Springs, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower