Bozeman, Montana vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 1.7% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $49,162 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Bozeman, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher