Bozeman, Montana vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 21.2% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $39,385 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in El Centro
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Bozeman, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower