Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 33.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,714 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Billings
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher