Menno, South Dakota vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 50.9% more expensive than Menno, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $75,474 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menno, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Menno, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Menno, South Dakota
Menno, SD vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Menno, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher