Bozeman, Montana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 5.8% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $47,087 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Bozeman, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher