Portales, New Mexico vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 37.4% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $68,676 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Billings
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Portales, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher