Carmel Valley Village, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 39.5% cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California.

You would need a salary of $96,850 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel Valley Village, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Carmel Valley Village, California
Carmel Valley Village, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Carmel Valley Village, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower