What is a pro or con of living in Cleveland, Ohiocompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Cleveland.

What salary do I need to live in Cleveland, Ohio copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $78,000 in Bakersfield, California could decrease to $54,540 in Cleveland, Ohio (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. CLEVELAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 30.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $54,540 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Cleveland, OH

Compared to Bakersfield, Cleveland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% lower

Commute

12.6% lower

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersfield, CA vs. Cleveland, OH

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