Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 8.0% cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $17,484 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Billings
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Sterling Heights, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher