Santa Barbara, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 42.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $41,402 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower