Novato, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 33.9% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $185,140 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Novato, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower