Cost of Living Calculator - Bozeman, Montana vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 15.6% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $63,328 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Merced
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs Merced, CA
Compared to Bozeman, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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