Auburn, Washington vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 5.5% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,183 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Auburn, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower