Spokane, WA vs Billings, MT: where should you move?
Spokane: No income tax, four hard seasons. Billings: Montana's most practical city.
Dimension
Spokane
Billings
Median home price
$425K
$413K
Effective property tax
0.87%
0.74%
Tax friendliness
9/10
6/10
Winter mildness
3/10
3/10
Summer comfort
9/10
9/10
Walkability
6/10
4/10
Outdoor access
8/10
8/10
Culture & food
5/10
4/10
Healthcare
9/10
6/10
Airport connectivity
7/10
6/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
6/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
8/10
Growth trajectory
7/10
8/10
Pick Spokane if your priorities lean: Tax friendliness, Walkability, Culture & food, Healthcare. Pick Billings if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Growth trajectory. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.