Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 23.1% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $38,470 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Billings
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs Billings, MT
Compared to Santa_Maria, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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