Tacoma, Washington vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 6.2% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,640 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Tacoma, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower