What is a pro or con of living in Bozeman, Montanacompared to Rochester, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 122% more expensive in Bozeman.

What salary do I need to live in Bozeman, Montana copmared to Rochester, Minnesota?

A salary of $20,000 in Rochester, Minnesota should increase to $27,092 in Bozeman, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER vs. BOZEMAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, Minnesota vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 35.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $27,092 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, MN vs. Bozeman, MT

Compared to Rochester, Bozeman is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

4.0% lower

Health

15.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, Minnesota vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

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