Bakersfield, California vs. Clinton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clinton, Iowa is 31.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $68,085 in Clinton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clinton, Iowa is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Clinton
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Clinton, IA
Compared to Bakersfield, Clinton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower