Bakersfield, California vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 27.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $29,973 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Salina
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Bakersfield, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower