Bakersfield, California vs. Franklin, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, Kentucky is 26.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in Franklin, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Kentucky is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Franklin
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Franklin, KY
Compared to Bakersfield, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower