Bakersfield, California vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 12.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $105,493 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Bakersfield, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower