Palmer, Alaska vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 9.1% more expensive than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,513 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Palmer, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower