Bozeman, Montana vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 8.1% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,030 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher