San Mateo, California vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 62.7% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,953 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Billings
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to San Mateo, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower