Bozeman, Montana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 71.6% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $19 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bozeman, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  111.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher