Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Margarita, California vs Bozeman, Montana


The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 4.7% cheaper than Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $71,464 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Santa Margarita, California
Santa Margarita, CA vs Bozeman, MT
Compared to Santa Margarita, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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