San Jose, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 56.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $78,195 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Billings
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to San Jose, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower