Billings, Montana
In Billings, Montana, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.74 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.32 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,364, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Billings's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.74
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,364
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.88
Combo meal
Electricity
12.86¢
per kWh · ~$116/mo
Car Insurance
$165/mo
$1,980/yr
Median Household Income
$74,400
30.3% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.25 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.58 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.71 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.87 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.38 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.90 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.08 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.31 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.91 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.87 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.27 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.11 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.72 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.08 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.52 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.12 | $5.25 | +27.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.00 | $7.58 | +26.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.47 | $6.71 | +22.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.39 | $1.87 | +34.5% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.12 | $5.38 | +30.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.93 | $10.90 | +37.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.58 | $5.08 | +41.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.69 | $4.31 | +16.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $4.91 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.12 | $2.87 | +35.4% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.75 | $2.27 | +29.7% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.39 | $8.11 | +50.5% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.92 | $4.72 | +20.4% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.66 | $6.08 | +30.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.08 | $8.52 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.88
Casual Dining
$24.02
Monthly Spend
$390.99
+4.92% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.37
$11.88
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $8.32
$12.83
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $8.91
$13.31
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.12
$5.72
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Average 1BR: $1,118/mo · 2BR: $1,610/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
87k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,206
$63k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$74k
household median
Employment by Sector — Billings
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$59k/yr
~$73k/yr
~$26k/yr
~$74k/yr
~$74k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 30111
Highest Paying Sector
Construction
$1,786/wk · $93k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$504/wk · $26k/yr
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