Cost of Living in Bozeman, MT
Bozeman, MT — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Bozeman, MT to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Bozeman, MT vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.5 | +2.5% |
| Housing | 139.2 | +39.2% |
| Goods | 96.0 | −4.0% |
| Utilities | 73.6 | −26.4% |
| Other services | 98.7 | −1.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Bozeman, MT
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,485 | $59,400/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,642 | $65,680/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,154 | $86,160/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,996 | $119,840/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,537 | $141,480/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Bozeman, MT
- Federal income tax$4,400
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,399
- Medicare (1.45%)$795
- Montana income tax$1,820
- Take-home pay$44,416
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.70% state
Highest-paying jobs in Bozeman, MT
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bozeman, MT expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Bozeman, MT metro area are 102.5% of the U.S. average, with housing at 139.2%. It is the #52 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Bozeman, MT?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $61,506 in Bozeman, MT (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $54,830.
How much is rent in Bozeman, MT?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Bozeman, MT are $1,485 for a studio, $1,642 for one bedroom, $2,154 for two bedrooms and $2,996 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Bozeman, MT
Management Occupations
- Construction Manager — $106,840
- General and Operations Manager — $103,210
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $99,090
- Accountant and Auditor — $77,400
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $62,800
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $126,110
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $99,310
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $39,280
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $48,290
- Cooks, Restaurant — $42,430
- Food Preparation Worker — $38,260
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $31,840
- Bartender — $27,040
- Waiter and Waitress — $26,380
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $47,320
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $41,490
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $37,130
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $62,980
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $53,750
- Retail Salesperson — $38,350
- Cashier — $38,130
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $68,620
- Office Clerks, General — $50,800
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,820
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $47,500
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,420
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $37,450
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $79,500
- Electrician — $78,230
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $68,160
- Carpenter — $62,450
- Construction Laborer — $55,690
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $47,590
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $62,780
- Stocker and Order Filler — $45,520