10 Reasons NOT to Move to Bozeman Montana

[@mtarmygrd]

My friend owns a Uhaul company there and said the Californias can't get out fast enough after a bad winter. Can't wait for a bad winter

[@marksobkowiak9959]

Music to my ears !!

[@nancydalton7081]

@@marksobkowiak9959 l see your point. How do you feel about folks from N E OH. I refer you to winter's of 1977-78 in our State. First time Interstates closed and private citizens with snowplows on the front of their trucks called in by State. We got the chops!

[@boblongmore907]

Good!!!! And the lack of SOY......LOL

[@88kar88]

God bless winter. back to commifornia.

[@bobbyboombatz1489]

We got the New Yorkers and Bostonites invading Ct also. Can't stand em.

[@Michael_Lorenson]

"Call someplace paradise, then kiss it goodbye." Don Henley (Eagles), singing about the surge of people moving to Colorado in the 1970s, and how that destroyed the places (like Aspen) they came to 'enjoy'. If you move to a place like Bozeman, don't take the damn city with you. Seriously.

[@88kar88]

sadly they wont listen. Better to keep quiet about the good places

[@Mille8492]

How is the sledding/snowmobile intown, want to be able to sled around the area rather than drive my truck.

[@firefliflihi5719]

FL os ruined now from everyone moving here. :( I don't know where to go

[@tangobravo8889]

I have spent a lot of time in Montana since the late 70’s. Remember, Boulder Co. used to be a great place to live, now its the Berkeley Ca of Colorado. Unfortunately i see Bozeman headed down the same rabbit hole. The author John Gierach in his book “Standing in a River Waving a Stick” has a great explanation of how it happens (starting on page 173). At 73 and having spent a good many years out West, i think he pretty much hits the nail on the head.

[@nancydalton7081]

My husband is a fly fisherman. Before moving to Bozeman, what are some good inns to stay to get a taste of the local vibe. We are from NE OH, where, on occasion, it has snowed on June 1. We are equipped and mentally prepared to face long winters. In fact our OH already has a Montana Lodge decor: two story stone fireplace, lots of wood details.

[@hellomezz100]

Me and my husband are Alaskans and this sounds just like home. We are looking forward to joining the community

[@robertshorthill6836]

If you are absolutely dead set on moving to Bozeangeles, or other towns (cities), you had better have a damn good lucrative source of income. Prices of everything are going up month by month. A house price will knock your socks off -- unbelievably high. You will see tons of out of state vehicle plates, many of these owners will be your neighbors. Folks from the south east, Florida, southern California will not enjoy the ice, snow, slick black ice roads and streets for many months before a late spring. Then we have short, hot summers to play at crowded recreation venues, mountain trails, fishing and boating accesses. In short, Montana has become a playground for rich out of state new comers, to the dismay of old time natives. Please stay where you live now! Montana is no longer the "last, best place" to live. I am an old MT native and am sorry to see what is taking place before my very eyes.

[@bevgal]

I hear ya. I was born and raised in Bozeman but have lived in Alabama for almost 28 years now. I still have family there but it no longer feels like home. It is NOT the great town that I remember. Very sad

[@lugnutlarry1764]

I’ve lived in Montana 51 years. Twenty years ago my wife and I absolutely loved driving to Bozeman several times a year. We had season tickets for the Bobcats for several years. The town we knew and loved no longer exists. Very sad. We have not visited in I couple years.

[@anitakristensen4679]

I live in Livingston . They say we are are rowdy cowboy town . Not true any more . You don't see cowboys like we use to have . In fact this year we didn't even have a rodeo queen . Our town has changed so much its depressing . I was born here n 64 . All we have basically on main street are art galleries . We no longer have Benfranklins , no stores like shopko or pamida . Our town has died . But alot of new homes being built .

[@canature9128]

@@anitakristensen4679Just wait for more SoCal and Bay Area transplants, then there will be plenty of "rodeo queens"

[@anitakristensen4679]

@@canature9128 there is more to being a rodeo queen, then pretending to be one. Got to know which end the horse shits out of, for one. You can't just dress and act the part. Of course, money has been known to buy sashes and crowns.

[@canature9128]

@@anitakristensen4679 Oh I hear ya 100% my comment was pure sarcasm

[@anitakristensen4679]

@@canature9128 got ya. I hope you can tell what I think about the SoCal and Bay area transplants. All though, some have gone back. Apparently the winter was to cold for them. But, we haven't had the winters like we use to.

[@carolinamay8328]

There's a reason Bozeman is now called Boz Angeles. The traffic is horrible. Builders squeeze as many homes as possible into subdivided land. More homes = more money. These homes are typically two-story in order to have higher square footage. Higher square footage = higher profits. This means your neighbors peer into your backyard- both from their second-story windows and from their own backyards, which are tiny lots next to yours. For $950,000, you can buy one of these homes and live in an area that looks so much like California that you'd never know you were in Montana. Perhaps you prefer the charm of historic Bozeman and want to be able to walk to downtown. This housing starts at well over $1 million, even the condos. That said, the downtown area is authentically charming. People are friendly. Gallatin Valley is gorgeous. Just have an idea of what you're getting into before you move because, as nice as these numerous "Ten Things About Bozeman"" videos are, the creators are realtors and they want to make money. They aren't your friends.

[@takaraizumi1074]

Agreed. Also, people seem to have no idea about our higher property taxes and insurance rates. Remember people - homeowner's insurance is higher here due to weather damage (snow/wind/hail/etc). Also, there is nothing like getting your car/truck creamed by a hailstorm. Just little things real estate agents "forget" to tell newcomers.

[@KatrinaRainwater]

You obviously are not from here, you pronounced the Gallation River incorrectly. Prices of homes are skyrocket around here. We do have a lot of traffic in Bozeman here, this area is often referred to as Bozeangeles which fits.We don’t need a bunch of out liberal out of state folks moving here as they do that then Montana becomes California, this used to be one of the best places to live. Now with so many California people moving here it’s destroying what was once a great state. The weather report is only about 60% correct, this is a very expensive place to live, and no Walmart doesn’t pay $18.00 an hour to work there and they only hire part time. This area is known for low wages and a high cost of living with no affordable housing.

[@scottseverythingoutdoors462]

I am born and raised in Bozeman and you said it exactly how I would have!! So sad how this Valley is now!

[@joshuarandall2159]

I live in three forks and choose to do all my shopping in Helena just because it’s less stressful dealing with people and traffic

[@suzanneseiple191]

This is also happening here in Western North Carolina! I live in Haywood County which is about 15 minutes away from Asheville. We pretty much have the same issues. Rich folks from California, New York or wherever the hell else moving here. Prices of homes are ridiculously high, more traffic and generally more people. The local politicians can only see $$ and not the damage these people do. I can go on and on, lol, smdh. For me this even isn’t about Liberal or conservative crap, it’s just about trying to live in a place that’s getting all about impossible to!!

[@mrnoodle3777]

@@suzanneseiple191 well liberals tend to bring the bad with them. You gotta wonder why the places they’re moving from are such crap holes in the first place. Not that I’m trying to start some political debate I’m just saying it’s getting hard to keep them separate.

[@bluecollardiesel]

Don’t you think people moving from places like California are moving because they don’t agree what’s going on. Everyone I know that is moving are all republicans tired of what California had done. Some people were born in California and didn’t chose to be born there. They dealt with the drama and stupidity and now tired of it. That’s how I feel at least.

[@takaraizumi1074]

FYI for anyone wanting to move to Montana: We have no sales tax, but that's made up for by decently high property and income taxes. Car insurance is outrageous because of all of the deer. If you are coming, bring a boatload of cash to pay for it all. OH - and our electricity company has something neat called "premium rate times" which are 7-10am and 5-8pm -- where the rate is jacked up by 4x. Don't think you will live on windmills and solar panels - it's too windy and we're too far north to get any solar benefit. Oh - and make sure to buy a snow blower - by law, you will have to snow blow your sidewalk or get fined. Remember, 6 months of winter in Montana. Aside of all of that, welcome to Montana. lol

[@mixflip]

We had a snow day in Las Vegas when we got 1 inch of snow one winter. I actually love snow as long as I have studded snow tires and awd or 4x4.

[@BigfootDadExploresMontana]

Just found this channel - very cool! Will be checking out more of your videos. Don't forget about the subzero temperatures! The coldest temperature in the lower 48 was recorded here in Montana. 🥶

[@williamreynolds-pi3fr]

I really appreciate this information. Can you give a update version? Thank you

[@BrookGarretson]

Do you like cold and windy weather? Anywhere north of Denver is for you. At least Wyoming plows and maintains the highways.

[@davefogelstrom8940]

I lived in Billings tears ago & traveled the state. I can attest to your comments about snow & black ice.

[@davefogelstrom8940]

Years not tears.

[@garfield8900]

I spent the night in Lima, MT in my semi truck on 3/10/22 and it was 19 below zero and the wind was howling. That temp didn’t even include the chill factor.

[@eddyaruda486]

Jackson! Portland, Houston, and now Bozeman?! Wow! Everywhere I seem to be thinking of moving you are already there! You are a hard worker!

[@ironmanmason4247]

Portland?!

[@eddyaruda486]

@@ironmanmason4247 Actually, I had thought of moving to Vancouver, WA, a suburb of Portland, OR. Right now, I am leaning towards staying in Montana and moving to Billings!

[@ironmanmason4247]

@@eddyaruda486 Oh, I wouldn’t move to Portland after 2020, but yeah I live in NYC and hate it here, I want to move to Montana probably Great Falls

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

haha yes busy! Well I will be able to help you somewhere!!!

[@lalaloopsie6045]

dont move to montana

[@SKC193]

I was there in 1980/‘81 & it was gorgeous but too cold!

[@catherinecrump8454]

This place sounds like heaven on earth! We’re from a small small town in Georgia, but now they’re developing it, so we’re super disgruntled & want some place that’s more likely to stay less populated & less building all the time. Perfect place for outdoorsy people & my dogs apparently! 🥰

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

Call me anytime to discuss 406-272-6095

[@MichaelGuy]

yes and no police, and no emergency services unless you want to wait an hour

[@mcknutt]

Lol so you're gonna come do that to us? Nice

[@lauramater628]

I have been coming Montana since the 70s and it ain't the same. People I know use to come here to fish and hunt they go to Alaska now. However there is still more left here than the southern states as far as More freedom in the parks.

[@USMCCGAGNG]

It’s COLD AF for 9 months out of the year. If it hurts to go outside, I mean so dangerously cold it’s painful, you better be careful selling all your stuff to move there. Summers are spectacular. Winters…. well, you better be okay with your tiny house that costed you $400,000.

[@davidlafleche1142]

Look at the bright side: YOUR apartment buildings aren't going to collapse in a muddy sandbox!

[@anthonygoodrich6750]

How do you handle the cold if you come from Florida? I am from CA and worry about the cold

[@libbynovotny9979]

Terribly expensive to live in Bozeman too many rich folks moving here and raisng prices of homes

[@KatrinaRainwater]

Exactly

[@suzanneseiple191]

I know it’s not nice to say but I compare these people that move from big cities and destroy our small towns to locusts! They come in droves, completely up pending everything and when there’s nothing left to destroy or mess up, they move and go somewhere else. I love living in WNC, it’s my home but more and more I’m thinking of moving since the same thing is happening here. Guess it won’t be to Bozeman, lol.

[@Experiment-yk5mf]

Bozeman is lost and no longer Montana . Born and raised in Montana went to college in Bozeman I do not recognize the people or the area. If you like California move to Bozeman.

[@jeffseyfert3640]

Im in Glasgow Montana same here we don't get snow days here .

[@johnsullivan8624]

You indicated I90 as Having an Eastern end in NY. I90 runs from Seattle to Boston.

[@Anne5440_]

The same reasons can apply to Eastern Washington plus everything is sold at Seattle prices. Heck everything comes from Seattle. Our snow is not as often and as deep but it can be some years.

[@pancakes0886]

why people upset that people want to live in montana? ive wanted to live in a mountain town since i was 11 years old. im 24 and still stuck in illinois right now. my dreams been to move to montana. need to do a couple things first before i can move but honestly i cannot wait

[@JustMe-mn4gr]

I don't live there, but why isn't the answer obvious to you? I mean, they say it outright half the time.

[@Yenko1992]

I've been offered a position at Bozeman Deaconess hospital and I'll be up there in a couple days looking at real estate. Man is it expensive up there! No worries I'm not from California I'm an Okie! I'm hoping it's not as windy as down here in Idaho where I have spent the last year the wind blows constantly and it gets really old especially in the winter.

[@williamknopic7915]

Winters aren't like they used to be years ago. I have a summer mountain home in northwest Montana at high elevation. Totally off grid. My neighbors are the wild life. They are truly natural and non harmful. I don't feed them or try to pet. But we live in the same environment together without problems. It's called respect. I'm probably the only one who doesn't carry a gun. If you are fearful and need a gun, it's not the place for you. Neither am I a hunter. I'm there to be with nature. Not to conquer. Because that NEVER works. I've seen many people come and go over the last 31 years. With all their plans to live off the land and conquer nature. Within a matter of time those people have left. My motto is live and let live. There is traffic in some places of Montana. Real traffic. Not like LA, but there is traffic. I remember when things used to be affordable in Montana. Not anymore. It's changed drastically. There is no industry in Montana. And so don't think you're going to get a good job working for someone. The biggest employer in Montana is Wal-Mart. Now if you can handle that or working for a store at a low wage, you can try it for a while. Look before you leap. Most people going to Montana don't do that. Only to move out after a while. Count the cost and look at all the consequences before making a choice. Because the choices you make today will be your tomorrow, and will have an impact on your life. Choose wisely or you will pay greater consequences.

[@elizabethbrower3191]

I live in upstate New York on the shores of Lake Ontario and we get comparable winters to Bozeman, but I lived in Bozeman from 2004-2007 and I really liked it except that there is not much snow removal on the roads except on the snow route which I happened to live on. Snow didn’t bother me but the California people and midwesterners who thought who the heck they were drove me crazy. It’s very expensive to live there and not enough jobs to support the cost of housing and food. But it’s a beautiful city, and county and state. And I just loved the mountains. And I rented and had a chocolate lab but I had a good landlord

[@relevantinformation6655]

Thank you, very informative!!!

[@porterdassenko6561]

Bozeman is cold as North Dakota and 4x more expensive! Move to Bismarck! You'll be much better off!

[@Mountains4ever]

Was born and raised in MN. Living in FL now but am wanting to move out to Montana. That’s really too bad about how expensive it is to live out there. Im still hoping to move and make it my permanent home.

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

There are some affordable places give me a text or call and I can point you to them 406-272-6095

[@carolinamay8328]

You might consider Billings. The weather is milder and it is still authentic Montana. Bozeman has neither of those things.

[@MaryHall-v3t]

housing prices in mIssoula have become absurdly high. even a 2 bedroom condo may rent for $3800 per month. and housing prices in our neighborhood, which is the university district are crazy. well over a million for a shack.

[@JimmyJam427]

I live in Montana and looks like you guys left one thing out....we are at capacity....can’t let anymore people in....I’ve heard South Dakota is nice.

[@cyng6393]

That's right we are at full capacity! Ever since the Bears moved in!! It's a runamuck around here lately! Winds been taking over as well! Its havoc! Utah's been begging! And will welcome you! Bye!! 🤠 Don't come back now ya he're

[@LTD-7]

Nice try, we got thousands of homeless people heading your way 😎 Enjoy....

[@cyng6393]

@@LTD-7 Well, just so you know.. Takes about two years for your blood to thicken up so you can handle the winter. And there's Too much snow, wind and cold, and the summer well the Bears and wolves they enjoy tourons.. as well as the mosquitos! And with all the mountainous out here, people get lost and disappear all the time! 🥸 Don't say we didn't warn ya. 🤠Welcome to the West!

[@takaraizumi1074]

@@LTD-7 All of the homeless people die up here. Either that, or catch a boxcar to Portland.

[@Covey7342]

I’m a descendent of John Bozeman, I’d love to visit the town, but being from South Alabama I don’t think I live there and deal with all the snow lol

[@drtmvoss]

I lived in Montana for 11 years and experienced snow in every month of the year at one time or another. If you’re thinking of moving to Montana, consider one of the other towns besides Bozeman. Many of the small towns are quite livable and life is more enjoyable than Bozeman and its gentrification over the last two decades. Ugh-it’s the GAL-it tin. Not Gal-LAT-in River. And, yeah, fly fishing is the thing, but there’s still plenty of gear fishers, too.

[@denr.p.4054]

I grew up in Kentucky in Appalachia region bordering Tennessee & Virginia & West Virginia. We like to think we are pretty tough & most part we already & can most out about any situation. Excellent marksmen, good hunters & gardeners. All sorts of money saving skills. But Montana is whole different ballpark, it’s cold & really cold. Regions get vastly remote & you better at least know someone before you go. I had a cousin that took a mining job as a superintendents to a large coal company . He worked there for several years & his wife said she hated it, couldn’t take your coat off sometimes until mid June. Then look around & winter is upon you. They ended up moving to Florida 😆, & doing well. You move out there you better be young & tough & most importantly very healthy at any age or your going to end up right in some big city where you can get help & cost of living goes up. Cold are anything but paradise, you move to Georgia Blue ridge mountains looking for piece but there is a mountain there has year round snow on top of it 😆 well good thing about it in this day & age young can thoughts research this sort of less cost & living a simpler life. I don’t need soar panels to do it & don’t live off the grid, you just don’t need as much as you think! People were putting healthy food back long before refrigeration . My grandmother was expert & died in 2008;at a 104 in her sleep. She also had had money & a super clean house . Amazing people & happy people. 🇺🇸

[@cyng6393]

My mom and 11 of her sister and brothers moved to Montana from West Virginia. They are the Counts, lived in mostly Mingo County. I loved their stories. And most of them migrated out here to Montana. And definitely put there stamp on the legacy. They made alot of the roads in the mountains here and mining. And they are/were tough! Compared to my relatives..alot of us kids can't even compare to the lives they lived!! They handed down alot of their skills 😉 but we will never be comparable in my oppion!

[@AEvans36963]

Seems like most Montanans would prefer people to just visit and not move there. A metamorphosis is taking place I'm sure is irritating some folks. Coming from a state(NC)that has been seeing an influx of out-of-staters move in, I completely understand where they're at on that, and I don't even live in Charlotte or Raleigh. The congestion is getting on my last nerves and the cost of living is jacked up, and this was happening BEFORE the pandemic. Change brings both ups and downs, and unfortunately Montana is no longer prone to any previous lack of interest in people migrating there. I think it's safe to say those days are gone. Absolutely beautiful place, but don't worry. I can't afford to even sneeze there😉

[@adamharwood8041]

I agree with the Californians getting out before or after a bad winter!!

[@MaryHall-v3t]

my family has lived in missoula since 1921. the field behind sentinel high school is named after my grandfather, guy stegner who was a very successful track coach and one of the first inductees into the montana coacg's hall of fame in 1982.. I am from california and I love it here. lots of happy memories of visting my grandmother and cousins in summers. both in mIssoula and at the family cabin on Seeley lake. people were fairly hostile until they found out who my grandfather was. he was Guy Stegner. if I was coach's granddaughter it was okay if I moved to MIssoula. which is absurd. the hate and hostility that people from out-of state face in Montana is appalling.

[@gregorybader7135]

I went to college at Montana State University in Bozeman. It’s too bad the place is being ruined by all the newcomers. If I were you, I would find some other undiscovered place and move there.

[@carlosonliones202]

Did you ask Native Americans?

[@dellingson4833]

@@carlosonliones202 you mean the ones who migrated from the Asian steppe?

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

@@carlosonliones202 keep the woke to yourself

[@raquelvargas7757]

thank you for sharing places about montana

[@mtfrosty2cor471]

Not sure about paying huge money at Wal-Mart... Yes, starting wages might run $15+ BUT the wages around here often don't match cost of living. It can be a struggle. Doable, but potentially difficult. I don't want to discourage anyone looking to move here, but like these guys are saying, make sure to do your research! Especially where cost of living is concerned.

[@worldalvin]

fuk walmart comunist slave made garbage.

[@Mhatter12]

Nice video guys!

[@producerkee4202]

Well I bought land in Montana from Canada but looking to visit a few other parts of Montana including Bozeman every place in Montana is different but if you get out of the mountains you get less snow and cloudy days in eastern Montana but more wind and cold so you get some tradeoffs and it’s cheaper.

[@floydkhumalo4182]

I love Bozeman! Great video guys.

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

thanks for the comment! what do you love about Bozeman the most?

[@travelamazon]

Getting ready to retire after 25 years as a Park Ranger and looking for a new mountain range to live. Bozeman, Jackson, Driggs/Victor are my top picks.

[@MDRoutdooradventures]

Honestly ya need to look into lewistown, it's dead center of the state and surrounded by mountains

[@lindashaw9034]

Not thinking about it. I think it is a beautiful place, but too expensive for me.

[@johnpaulormiston1510]

We live in northern Maine in a Montanna log home. We will bring it west in the summer with our Montanna cabin

[@carlo790]

Does Bozeman MT have Mexican Food ?

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

Los Jarochos is the best place but there are others like La Fiesta. If you are Mexican “foodie” you might be a little disappointed it’s not like the best Mexican I ever had

[@paleo52]

The #1 thing about moving to Bozeman is the price of homes. Houses start at 700,000 to 800,000 and go up from there.

[@berserkerrxii5776]

pffttt 400,000 is lucky

[@davidlafleche1142]

That's pretty much the same everywhere.

[@nothingtoseehere4684]

time to update those numbers

[@alexcasey351]

That’s so cheap!! Haha laughable

[@jc3056]

Was last year a freak winter?? It's cold but haven't seen an inch here in the Bitterroot

[@alexmalm6406]

Speaking on traffic the other joke is there is two seasons in Montana winter and construction

[@davidwikle8067]

How about rentals out in the country

[@joshuarandall2159]

Good freakin luck. Too many people here

[@roddywhite4161]

Jeez that guy is everywhere, he use to do videos in portland seen him in houston a few times.. now montana

[@takaraizumi1074]

Rotten real estate agents everywhere in Montana. Most are from Texas. They come, rape the place, and leave laughing. Pretend to be locals, but they are not. Just exploiters.

[@Ryan-dc6lj]

What is the internet situation in Bozeman? I'm in Dallas, TX and can get gigabit speeds very easily - is that the case there? The work-from-home movement is growing, but people who are relocating to more rural areas still need reliable, fast connections. Thanks for this great content.

[@kaimeyers5145]

We get fast WiFi in Alaska, I’m sure Montana is fine, but also stay in Texas

[@Ryan-dc6lj]

@@kaimeyers5145 haha fair point. I'm worn out with TX. Time for somewhere interesting / pretty.

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

Starlink is here and so is extremely high speed broadband. I have been amazed at the broadband lines that have been run out to the remote areas.

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

Montana Opticom is one but check out Elon Musk Starlink.

[@cyng6393]

No it's pretty slow! But on our winder days it can get those windmills generating some descent speeds... soo..

[@sharonlooney6801]

Are the people friendly? Helpful

[@Thompson-from-Finland]

i live in Finland and ive been watching these "10 reasons to move montana" about 4hrs :D. dam i want to move montana!

[@georgettetrujillo1980]

How about rentals? My husband got a job offer there and we would need something within two months

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

there are rentals for sure but can be tough to navigate! Reach out and we can line you out be more than happy to!!

[@alexandrap.961]

Good luck finding anything and if you will find be ready to pay top dollar! Bozeman just blew up few months ago and now we locals are moving out of here unles you are rich good luck living here !

[@kalanbunch7023]

If your looking for rentals expect to pay waay to much! And like these guys say if you have a dog you better leave it where you are now! If you can find a pet friendly rental expect to pay "Pet Rent" which is the newest and most piss poor trend in town! And always remember if you have a camper or a trailer you won't be able t keep it at your house you'll have to pay for storage somewhere because the HOA's are full of ASSWHOLES!! This used to be an awesome place, and that's why everyone was moving here.But once they move here they try to change it into exactly the place they were trying to escape!!! " "BRING BACK OLD BOZEMAN "

[@bevo1776]

Bozeman is a great place to visit, but I wouldn't be interested in living there. (By the way, is the Rocking R Bar still there)?

[@chrishopkins8214]

Is there a demand for Handyman Business is there?

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

yes for sure very few handymen here

[@DC8223]

How is the job market for trade work? Construction, truck drivers, warehouse/forklift, heavy equipment etc...

[@DC8223]

I'm only 10 minutes in at time of writing this, so my question may get answered later in the video lol

[@coltonlloyd4272]

Crazy. Bozeman is one of the fastest growing towns in Montana as I live outside of Bozeman and lived in mt my whole life so I know. If you can run equipment and are willing to work, you can get $20-$30 an hour job easily.

[@MDRoutdooradventures]

But housing brings that wage down,things seem to be Abit more level in the billings area.

[@KaelynDreyer]

Lifelong Californian here, but from the northern area. Looking at Montana to retire in a couple years. I’ve never voted Blue in my life and looking at areas with less Californians. Would I be welcome there?

[@VersesAGI420]

Yes

[@rmiller2179]

hard no buddy

[@jamesbooth7657]

Misleading title. It is really a promo by non locals. It is not as rosy as portrayed. Too many people too quickly have ruined the very things they moved here to do.

[@canature9128]

I'm in the same boat. Lived in northern CA for 45 years - I miss the days when it was a good state and now it's heartbreaking what a sh*thole it's become. I also never have and never will vote blue, pro 1st & 2nd Amend 🇺🇸, and looking to retire after 30 years in LE. I've been road-tripping the western US lately and hate the fact I have CA plates on my vehicle. lol The scenic and wild areas of this state are incredible, but I can get that in other states that are red and have a better quality of life than CA.

[@joew2561]

I didn't hear reasons Not to move to Bozeman, Montana. I expected some negative points to Bozeman but didn't hear any.

[@ronaldpiper4812]

Bozeman brewing makes good beer. I took worland,world, aluminum cans to them. A lot nicer things to say about them than the truck stop.

[@clyderokke5409]

I liked Bozeman, it sure beats Opheim or for that matter Thoeny. Cost of a house has got to be high.

[@wannabecarguy]

Imagine letting your brother borrow your rifle to go hunting. Then getting sentenced to prison. That's living in California. And it's coming to every state. And I am willing to move into the worst weather to avoid the 3000 plus laws imposed on gun owners.

[@nothingtoseehere4684]

If it is coming to every state why don't you stay where you are? You will just be living with a bunch of Californians if you move here anyway.

[@Boogietized]

I'm a Californian as well and looking at other states. Those of us that lean conservative/moderate here have little representation now. CA isn't ALL blue...there are many in NorCal that want to break off into a state of Jefferson and others in rural regions that don't like the politics. You can see a number of signs up there that say State of Jefferson. There are a number of us that have lived here for decades and watched the state grow and change around us. Population centers (large urban cities) end up determining many state politics and typically lean more liberal minded because so many people are piled onto each other more government is desired to keep the peace. They simply have different needs based on an entirely different living situation. Here in the Bay Area the population is 7.75 million people. We're packed like sardines in a smaller region yet have a huge influence over state politics. The work is typically in the cities and people move to where there is work. Over time the city flips from red to blue as the population grows. If the US population continues to grow, I'm confident we'll see more and more states inevitably flip from red to purple then blue.

[@jacobhansen7694]

Hi. Im from Denmark. Great video. I love the outdoors. Tell me more about the dogparks in Bozemann. I have to siberian huskies, and they cant go off leash. I love them by all my heart. Next thing: cycling. I love cycling in the countryside, are cycling a "thing" in Bozeman? Would love to visit Bozeman in the near future.

[@Paul-hg3hm]

I here they are changing the name of Bozeman to Boze Angeles. Thanks to the invasion of Californicators.

[@mscyntastic]

Only due to the invasion of California LIBERALS/DEMOCRATS. California conservatives are Patriots and we're coming to help! Get involved!!! #SaveCalifornia #SaveAmerica

[@josecern135]

How is the living if you are a nurse in the hospital?are we going to survive with the nurse salary there?

[@andrenewcomb3708]

I remember how spectacular the foothills were to the northeast. Is there uplifting that made those or are they from erosion? If erosion -- those mountains must've been huge at one time or another. Be difficult to decide to live up there or stay in town and be able to just look at them untouched and no septic service.

[@mcknutt]

Untouched. Lol the only erosion happening is thousands of new homes popping up to accommodate the newest land grab of rich out of staters, covid-baggers and yuppies.

[@JustMe-mn4gr]

@@mcknutt Sorry that's happening. I'd be fleeing WA from the fuhrer's mandates. Here in WA they've put up all these neighborhoods of big ugly boxes on postage stamp yards. Each looks just like the rest. 3000+ sqft homes. And the bizarre behavior of the "elected" officials out here seems more like what you'd see in CA (and apparently NY). Of course the Mass Formation effect is why the people are sleep walking along with it.

[@lalaloopsie6045]

ok, so, I've lived in Montana my whole life and a guy came up to us and asked us if "Female deer have horns too"

[@KatrinaRainwater]

Lol

[@matthewviramontes3131]

Well do they?

[@KatrinaRainwater]

@@matthewviramontes3131 some female wildlife do have antlers but not deer

[@daveb6386]

a Cali transplant

[@lalaloopsie6045]

@@daveb6386 yep😂😂

[@welders485]

Also if you are from Texas and think you are tough, I'd stay in Texas where that might still seam true.

[@LivinginBozemanMontana]

Texas weather is tough too but land is cheap and cost of living is cheaper. Montana can be far tougher in the winter for sure! Texans are welcome here!

[@cheryljune1603]

Been in Missoula 3 months

[@williamwolf3248]

How about the water shortage in the area

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Are they on well water ..?

[@John-cq3hk]

I'm from Texas and I have to say Montana might be one of the most beautiful places. I've never seen it in person but I would love to see at 1 day. Looks like America holy land. I think I'd like to become a paramedic and work on a helicopter in Montana and live out in the country by myself with a bunch of German shepherds. Because I'm a texan the winner would probably kill me but I would get used to it, lol God willing

[@nathandurrett7319]

Very informative video. My wife and I were just there last month and your video was pretty much spot on with our experiences. Bozeman and Livingston are truly beautiful places with fantastic people. Our trip pretty much confirmed that that is the area we would like to relocate to but that'll mostly depend on whether or not I can find work out there.

[@MDRoutdooradventures]

Good luck finding somewhere to live ,

[@nathandurrett7319]

@@MDRoutdooradventures No kidding. But Bozeman's home values aren't that different compared to Texas. With that said, we're also not afraid to commute a little ways; especially when it can take three hours just to drive to the other side of Houston. It does help that I can pretty much run my business from anywhere that I can set up a drafting table and a computer. Again though, that will all come down to whether or not I can find any clients in that region.

[@cyng6393]

@@nathandurrett7319 you should lean more over to Billings or Missoula!! Lots and lots of clientele over there!! I mean yeah, you shouldn't move over here! Especially livingston and paradise!! Too many bears and these guys are right about the weatherman! He lies! He lies all the time!!! And if you don't like wind we have plenty of it! Either invest in many hats or give them up! 🤔 ummm and ummmm we love visitors!! ❤️ But we have problems with neighbors! I mean don't get me started! Whew! Umm so uhhh I guess ahh welcome to ohhh I forgot Capacity has reached its Fullness!!! Full Capacity! Sorry! But come visit again some time 😊

[@bryanluntz1603]

The Huckleberry is awesome 🙂

[@johnpaulormiston1510]

I have a 360 acre farm up there in Presque Isle.

[@richardaiken1]

Howdy. My wife and I lived in Island Falls and worked in Houlton for a few years.

[@williegarland8888]

The only sure bear spray is a 44 mag (my sure fire backup 😎). Also, yha, you’re going to see deer (at night) at the most inopportune time. Like when you are driving home. Did I mention that since everyone drives fast, you probably will also develop the habit. You can kiss your ride off. Always drive a big pickup for protection from these misshapes 😉. Just keep in mind that if you bring your stupid ideas with you, we pay injunes to do the great northern blizzard dance. The more we are perturbed, the more we pay them. The more we pay them, the colder the blizzard gets. Great northern blizzards are instrumental in weeding out out-of-staters.😱 the key point is blind in, don’t screw the place up.

[@o.w.h.astronaut8204]

this video is not as advertised - puts up the sunniest spin of Bozeman. for the hard truth, see Katrina Gunther's comment below

[@sevenstepsurvival]

If I was looking to buy between 100-200 acres of undeveloped land close to or neighboring national forest how much could I expect to pay roughly?

[@thedonald8817]

Your arms, legs, house, wife, and soul 😂😂😂

[@Mrwood1233]

Haha house rent are going for 1300 trailer house now adays here and yes better love cold weather and if ur new full coverage car insurance haha

[@bonecrusher8018]

Gteat vid .covers so much !

[@christopherpabsst7260]

How are tornadoes up there? Any Earthships?

[@elizabethbrower3191]

There are tornados in east Montana. Bozeman is surrounded by four mountain chains--or floater mountains

[@cbrochu22]

Seems like if you are from Norther New England you’ll fit right in, in Montana

[@drcracinggarage8047]

I played professional baseball in 1992 in Pioneer League...we were based in Idaho Falls...August 21st 1992 we had a game snowed out in the 5th inning in Butte Montana...Montana is a beautiful state

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Dog friendly and incredible vets - count us in !!

[@elizabethbrower3191]

The vet that operated on my dog was wonderful

[@gunman-6646]

I just subscribed but I want to move to Whitefish.

[@takaraizumi1074]

Good luck with that. Houses start at nearly $1 million. Get ready for some insane property taxes. They think their one school is made of gold.

[@toddgittins5692]

I can handle it, my bank account can't. Somebody got rich, they used to literally give the land away.

[@kgeorge6713]

Forgot to mention the wolves the coyotes the Wolverines all those animals will tattack you And all bears do not run away from you some of them will attack you the minute they see you

[@marcelinacambise9788]

My friends, I’m old can’t live in Montana, but If I was young and healthy it will be Montana the place that I will choose, I love animals your lands your rules you peoples types is not for everyone because need to work for your daily breed, not given the comfortably that we all enjoy in the big city. Keep it save from us your life it’s better!!!! I born in Chile sorry my spelling.

[@user-ge5dk8qv9p]

Hello! Do you have any research about individuals able to live comfortably on a teacher salary? As compared to MN or WI. Thank you 🤗

[@mtfrosty2cor471]

Depends on what you consider comfortable? And also what your salary is. I know plenty of teachers that live just fine on a teacher's salary (singles and families of 4+), but it might be a little overwhelming when you first start looking at things. Housing prices have skyrocketed over the last ten years and rentals aren't cheap either. The Bozeman school system is difficult to get into, but it's still worth applying for whatever positions you decide to try for. Applying to other schools in towns around Bozeman certainly wouldn't hurt either. Long story short, yes, you can live comfortably. Will the process be smooth as far as things falling into place for you? That's debatable. It's worth the effort, though. (I haven't looked at comparisons to WI or MN)

[@porterdassenko6561]

Haaaa Haaaa.... !!!!

[@adamharwood8041]

Bozeman used to be a cool Montana town to visit and hang out In unfortunately the surge of mainly Californians has ruined yet another Montana town I really wish people would quit making videos encouraging people to move here it’s done nothing but ruined my home state!!!

[@TS-rd7oy]

Same as here in so many areas of Florida. Used to be affordable, lots of open space, friendly people. Now it's ruined, especially the Tampa Bay area.

[@waedjradi]

I can't wait to wear my HAIX boots in Montana.

[@michaelschulze6545]

interesting

[@jimjacob8032]

I am from California and love Montana in June July and August. But, I would never move there. Too cold, windy, and really cold!

[@ymn2000]

Good. Stay away

[@mehrdadsharifi9081]

Loved your comments and facts. I would love to come out, fish and hunt with you :?)

[@MaryHall-v3t]

montanans can be very hostile and ugly towards people who move from other places, especially california. It really doesn't make sense. to be that hateful. I used to belong to several facebook groups but i finally left them all because of the hateful comments. even I expereinced it when I moved here in 1986. and my family has lived in missoula MT since 1920. the field behind sentinel high school in mIssoula is named stegner field after my grandfather who was a well known and successful track coach. but if i was coach's granddaughter it was okay if I moved here. which is absurd. it should be okay for anyone to move here if they want to or have montana roots.

[@alexmalm6406]

Are used to live in Bozeman I know exactly what you guys are talking about the other joke about weather is don’t like the weather wait five minutes

[@mscyntastic]

As a California considering moving to Montana, you do NOT get what is happening in Bozeman. You better get involved in the local politics! You do NOT want this!! #StopCommiefornia

[@JustMe-mn4gr]

Honest question: Do you think it's being done deliberately and planned?

[@mscyntastic]

@@JustMe-mn4gr absolutely! The Republican party is being infiltrated with Democrats just like here in California. Republican in name only.

[@oldblood_eyes]

@@JustMe-mn4gr probably is. liberals trying to make every other red state blue by polluting it with liberals and their shitty politics. its up to the locals there to start taking their politics seriously or else montana, texas, florida will all start being like shitty ass california

[@gypsysoul5513]

@@JustMe-mn4gr absolutely planned & deliberate.