Bozeman, Montana vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 117.0% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $108,500 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  117.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher