Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 13.0% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $56,503 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher