Bozeman, Montana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 245.4% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $172,706 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
377% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  245.4% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  579.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  97.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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