Salem, Oregon vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 8.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,605 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Billings
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Salem, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher