Cost of living in Bozeman

Bozeman, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2484 for one person and $5826 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Bozeman compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Bozeman is 74% more expensive overall.

How does Bozeman compare to your city?

Bozeman is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bozeman is, on average, 37% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bozeman?

Who is Bozeman a good fit for?

Bozeman tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Bozeman so expensive?

The primary driver of Bozeman's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Bozeman?

Yes, food costs are 32% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Bozeman?

Public transport is 36% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2484 $
Without Rent
823 $
Rent & Utilities
1661 $
Food
629 $
Transport
48 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4711 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
53.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.2 $
Dinner 82.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 13.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.04 $
Capuccino 6.07 $
Coke, 330ml 3.41 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.04 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.85 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.61 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.15 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 20.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 22 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.74 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.49 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.34 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.37 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.11 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.85 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.94 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.87 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 21 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.25 $
Cigarette pack 10.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.9 $
Monthly Pass 38.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.93 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 74.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.11 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.62 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.96 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.78 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 85 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 131 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 69.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,479 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,780 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,617 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,346 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,505 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,144 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,711 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.72%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 57.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.5 $
Haircut 17.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 117 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 58.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,199 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,313 $

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Bozeman vs George Town (George Town is 47% more expensive)
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Bozeman vs Nassau (Nassau is 11% more expensive) Bozeman vs Freeport (Freeport is 12% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Bozeman vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 5% less expensive) Bozeman vs Luganville (Luganville is 23% more expensive)
United States
Bozeman vs New York City (New York City is 63% more expensive) Bozeman vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 28% more expensive) Bozeman vs Chicago (Chicago is 7% more expensive) Bozeman vs Houston (Houston is 10% less expensive) Bozeman vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 5% less expensive) Bozeman vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 2% more expensive) Bozeman vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 12% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Diego (San Diego is 35% more expensive) Bozeman vs Dallas (Dallas is 3% more expensive) Bozeman vs San Jose (San Jose is 48% more expensive)
Canada
Bozeman vs Toronto (Toronto is 4% more expensive) Bozeman vs Montreal (Montreal is 21% less expensive) Bozeman vs Calgary (Calgary is 13% less expensive) Bozeman vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 10% less expensive) Bozeman vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 28% less expensive) Bozeman vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 29% less expensive) Bozeman vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 0% less expensive) Bozeman vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 7% more expensive) Bozeman vs Brampton (Brampton is 14% less expensive) Bozeman vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 13% less expensive)
Barbados
Bozeman vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 45% less expensive) Bozeman vs Holetown (Holetown is 44% less expensive)
Panama
Bozeman vs Panama City (Panama City is 44% less expensive) Bozeman vs Colon (Colon is 52% less expensive) Bozeman vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 50% less expensive) Bozeman vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 57% less expensive) Bozeman vs David (David is 66% less expensive) Bozeman vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 62% less expensive) Bozeman vs Balboa (Balboa is 50% less expensive) Bozeman vs Pacora (Pacora is 50% less expensive) Bozeman vs Chitre (Chitre is 56% less expensive) Bozeman vs Penonome (Penonome is 56% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Bozeman vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 50% less expensive) Bozeman vs Cayon (Cayon is 50% less expensive)
Cuba
Bozeman vs Havana (Havana is 59% less expensive) Bozeman vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 43% less expensive) Bozeman vs Holguin (Holguin is 48% less expensive) Bozeman vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 39% less expensive) Bozeman vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 58% less expensive) Bozeman vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 53% less expensive) Bozeman vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 37% less expensive) Bozeman vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 37% less expensive) Bozeman vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 56% less expensive) Bozeman vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 65% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Bozeman vs San Jose (San Jose is 50% less expensive) Bozeman vs Limon (Limon is 52% less expensive) Bozeman vs Liberia (Liberia is 64% less expensive) Bozeman vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 50% less expensive) Bozeman vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 49% less expensive) Bozeman vs Cartago (Cartago is 61% less expensive) Bozeman vs Heredia (Heredia is 50% less expensive) Bozeman vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 32% less expensive) Bozeman vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 47% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Bozeman vs Castries (Castries is 53% less expensive) Bozeman vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 52% less expensive)
Jamaica
Bozeman vs Kingston (Kingston is 47% less expensive) Bozeman vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 68% less expensive) Bozeman vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 59% less expensive) Bozeman vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 53% less expensive) Bozeman vs May Pen (May Pen is 67% less expensive) Bozeman vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 61% less expensive) Bozeman vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 66% less expensive) Bozeman vs Linstead (Linstead is 58% less expensive) Bozeman vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 55% less expensive) Bozeman vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 54% less expensive)
El Salvador
Bozeman vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 52% less expensive) Bozeman vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 71% less expensive) Bozeman vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 53% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 56% less expensive) Bozeman vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 53% less expensive) Bozeman vs Apopa (Apopa is 54% less expensive) Bozeman vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 52% less expensive) Bozeman vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 41% less expensive) Bozeman vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 56% less expensive) Bozeman vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 64% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Bozeman vs St. John's (St. John's is 56% less expensive) Bozeman vs All Saints (All Saints is 56% less expensive)
Grenada
Bozeman vs St. George's (St. George's is 57% less expensive) Bozeman vs Grenville (Grenville is 57% less expensive)
Dominica
Bozeman vs Roseau (Roseau is 60% less expensive) Bozeman vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 54% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Bozeman vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 61% less expensive) Bozeman vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 60% less expensive)
Belize
Bozeman vs Belize City (Belize City is 65% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 56% less expensive) Bozeman vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 71% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 46% less expensive) Bozeman vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 37% less expensive)
Guatemala
Bozeman vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 60% less expensive) Bozeman vs Mixco (Mixco is 74% less expensive) Bozeman vs Coban (Coban is 63% less expensive) Bozeman vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 69% less expensive) Bozeman vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 64% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 64% less expensive) Bozeman vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 65% less expensive) Bozeman vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 65% less expensive) Bozeman vs Flores (Flores is 65% less expensive) Bozeman vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 68% less expensive)
Honduras
Bozeman vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 67% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 58% less expensive) Bozeman vs Choloma (Choloma is 76% less expensive) Bozeman vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 74% less expensive) Bozeman vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 64% less expensive) Bozeman vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 65% less expensive) Bozeman vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 71% less expensive) Bozeman vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 71% less expensive) Bozeman vs Yoro (Yoro is 70% less expensive) Bozeman vs La Lima (La Lima is 65% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Bozeman vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 68% less expensive) Bozeman vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 58% less expensive) Bozeman vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 69% less expensive) Bozeman vs Higuey (Higuey is 69% less expensive) Bozeman vs La Vega (La Vega is 77% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 67% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 71% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 79% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 75% less expensive) Bozeman vs Bonao (Bonao is 78% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Bozeman vs Managua (Managua is 69% less expensive) Bozeman vs Leon (Leon is 74% less expensive) Bozeman vs Masaya (Masaya is 71% less expensive) Bozeman vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 78% less expensive) Bozeman vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 74% less expensive) Bozeman vs Esteli (Esteli is 76% less expensive) Bozeman vs Granada (Granada is 72% less expensive) Bozeman vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 82% less expensive) Bozeman vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 73% less expensive) Bozeman vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 64% less expensive)