Bozeman, Montana vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 0.7% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,359 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher