Bakersfield, California vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 28.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $35,735 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Peoria
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to Bakersfield, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower