Pocatello, Idaho vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 19.8% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $59,907 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Pocatello, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher