Fresno, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 21.3% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $139,492 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Fresno, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher