Bakersfield, California vs. Wallace, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wallace, Idaho is 27.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $36,412 in Wallace, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wallace, Idaho is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Wallace
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Wallace, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, Wallace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower