Pasadena, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 32.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $67,438 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Pasadena, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  54.1% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower