Bozeman, Montana vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 41.9% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $185,888 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher