Petaluma, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 22.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $58,009 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Petaluma, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower