Ripon, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 8.3% cheaper than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $45,830 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Ripon, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Ripon, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower