Bakersfield, California vs. Lewiston, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 9.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $45,406 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Lewiston, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower