Merced, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 18.4% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $88,823 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Merced, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher