Elk Grove, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 8.4% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $45,797 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Elk Grove, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower