Pocatello, Idaho vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 8.2% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $5,411 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Billings
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Pocatello, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher