Simi Valley, California vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 17.5% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $82,543 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Bozeman
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Simi Valley, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower