Bakersfield, California vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 4.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $50,898 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Moscow
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower