Bozeman, Montana vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 13.6% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,085 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Arcata
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower