What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Bozeman, Montana?

Childcare is 85% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Bozeman, Montana?

A salary of $83,000 in Bozeman, Montana should increase to $99,759 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOZEMAN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bozeman, Montana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 20.2% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $99,759 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
85% more expensive in Washington
than in Bozeman, Montana

Bozeman, MT vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Bozeman, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

20.9% higher

Commute

89.8% higher

Health

6.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bozeman, Montana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

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