Norman, Oklahoma vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 18.9% more expensive than Norman, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $59,425 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norman, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Norman, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, OK vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Norman, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher