Bakersfield, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 10.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $225,081 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower