Cost of Living Calculator - Bozeman, Montana vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 73.5% more expensive than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $130,128 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Bozeman, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher

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