Bozeman, Montana vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 17.5% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $82,522 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher