Bozeman, Montana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 18.3% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $40,862 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Salem
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bozeman, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower