Bakersfield, California vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 11.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $97,340 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Bakersfield, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower