Bakersfield, California vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is 12.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $98,135 in Tallahassee, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tallahassee, Florida is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Tallahassee
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Tallahassee, FL
Compared to Bakersfield, Tallahassee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower