Wasilla, Alaska vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 16.9% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,548 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Billings
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Wasilla, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower