Bakersfield, California vs. Kootenai, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kootenai, Idaho is 4.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $47,679 in Kootenai, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kootenai, Idaho is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Kootenai
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Kootenai, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, Kootenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower