San Mateo, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 50.0% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $33,000 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Bozeman
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to San Mateo, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower