Oakland, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 29.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $42,595 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Oakland, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower