Elmwood Park, Illinois vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 6.1% cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,957 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Elmwood Park, Illinois
Elmwood_Park, IL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Elmwood_Park, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower