Chicago, Illinois vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 3.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,765 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Chicago, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.1% lower
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