Bozeman, Montana vs. Lake Elsinore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elsinore, California is 8.2% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,110 in Lake Elsinore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elsinore, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
135% more expensive in Lake Elsinore
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Lake Elsinore, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Lake Elsinore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  135.2% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher