Portland, Maine vs. Billings, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Missouri is 16.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,332 in Billings, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Missouri is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Billings
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Billings, MO
Compared to Portland, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower