Bakersfield, California vs. Keystone, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Keystone, South Dakota is 4.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $52,031 in Keystone, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Keystone, South Dakota is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Keystone
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Keystone, SD
Compared to Bakersfield, Keystone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  60.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower