Laurel, Montana vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 30.9% more expensive than Laurel, Montana.

You would need a salary of $65,465 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Laurel, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Laurel, Montana
Laurel, MT vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Laurel, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher