Louisville, Kentucky vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 15.3% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $96,829 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Louisville, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher