Muncie, Indiana vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 44.6% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $72,308 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Muncie, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher