Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 28.9% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $176,631 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Owensboro, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher