Bakersfield, California vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 22.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $50,667 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Bakersfield, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower