Bakersfield, California vs. Carmi, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmi, Illinois is 29.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $84,139 in Carmi, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmi, Illinois is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Carmi
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Carmi, IL
Compared to Bakersfield, Carmi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower