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in Billings, Montana, United States

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3%
Less than national average
3%
Higher than Montana average
13th
Most expensive city in Montana

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About Billings

Billings is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population of 117,116 as of the 2020 census. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, which had a population of 184,167 in the 2020 census. With one of the largest trade areas in the United States, Billings...

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Employment Overview
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Employment Score

219

Employment Rate per Month info

83,429

Labor Force Count info
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Unemployment Score

3%

Unemployment Rate info
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Upward Mobility Score

46.9%

Upward Mobility Rate info
Crime Overview
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Crime Score
Crime Rate:
0.05% info
Yearly Crime Stats
Violent Crime:
514
Property Crime:
5,216
Total Crime:
5,730
Total Population:
111,447
Violent Crime Overview
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Violent Crime Score
Violent Crime Rate:
0% info
Yearly Violent Crime Stats
Murder:
0
Robbery:
81
Assault:
372
Total Violent Crime:
514
Property Crime Overview
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Property Crime Score
Property Crime Rate:
0.05% info
Yearly Property Crime Stats
Burglary:
723
Larceny:
3,698
Vehicle Theft:
795
Arson:
27
Total Property Crime:
5,216

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About the Data

The information above is a sample of data available in ERI Economic Research Institute's Relocation Assessor. Cost of living data are derived from actual housing sales data and extensive research using authoritative online databases for consumables, fuel costs, tax rates, etc. To generate detailed cost of living reports suitable for creating cost comparisons for relocating employees customized to spending patterns, please consult ERI's Relocation Assessor. The Relocation Assessor includes cost of living differentials for 10,000 areas worldwide and allows for customization based on salary, housing, family size, consumption, services, and travel. Try a free demo of the cloud-based Relocation Assessor.

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