Bakersfield, California vs. Kingston, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, Tennessee is 14.8% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $42,602 in Kingston, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, Tennessee is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Kingston
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Kingston, TN
Compared to Bakersfield, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower