Billings, OK vs Stuart, OK

Billings is moderately more affordable than Stuart, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Billings scores 53 compared to 60 for Stuart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stuart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Billings is $633/month compared to $725/month in Stuart — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Billings is more affordable at $44,400 median vs $80,000.

Median household income in Billings is $47,188 compared to $61,250 in Stuart (-23%). While Stuart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Billings spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Stuart.