Bozeman, MT vs Caldwell, ID
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Caldwell
65.9
#1597 nationally
Bozeman leads in walk score (47 vs 24). Bozeman leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 24.9 min). Caldwell leads in cost of living index (99 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Caldwell, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 65.9 (#1597) |
| Population | 57,305 | 68,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $402,102 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $65,259 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | R+46.6 |
D
65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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D
65.9 Score
Caldwell, ID
Idaho community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$402,102
Population
68,336
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
West
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