Bakersfield, California vs. St. Maries, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Maries, Idaho is 16.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $25,126 in St. Maries, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Maries, Idaho is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in St. Maries
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. St. Maries, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, St. Maries is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower