Bakersfield, California vs. New England, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New England, North Dakota is 6.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $140,426 in New England, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New England, North Dakota is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in New England
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. New England, ND
Compared to Bakersfield, New England is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower