Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Billings is 9% more affordable than Henderson. A $75,000 salary in Henderson is equivalent to $68,056 in Billings.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Montana salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Billings has a housing index of 93 while Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Billings costs $310,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Billings versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Billings scores 99 while Henderson scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Billings (102) are higher than Henderson (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Billings is $55,438 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Billings.
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