Bakersfield, California vs. Smyrna, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smyrna, Tennessee is 3.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $73,574 in Smyrna, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smyrna, Tennessee is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
25% cheaper in Smyrna
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Smyrna, TN
Compared to Bakersfield, Smyrna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower