Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 4.3% cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $176,000 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower