Bozeman, Montana vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 4.9% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $52,474 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
152% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  152.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher