San Diego, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 41.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $71,040 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Billings
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to San Diego, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower