Bakersfield, California vs. Butler, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Butler, Pennsylvania is 14.7% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $85,300 in Butler, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Butler, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Butler
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Butler, PA
Compared to Bakersfield, Butler is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher