Bakersfield, California vs. Midland, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Michigan is 17.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $140,735 in Midland, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Michigan is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Midland
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Midland, MI
Compared to Bakersfield, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower