Bakersfield, California vs. Marion, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Indiana is 36.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $51,141 in Marion, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Indiana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Marion
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Marion, IN
Compared to Bakersfield, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower