Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 47.5% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $110,628 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
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  47.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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