Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 78.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $21,580 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Billings
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Billings, MT
Compared to Palo Alto, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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