Bozeman, Montana vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 62.4% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $121,808 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher