Ponca City, Oklahoma vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 39.9% more expensive than Ponca City, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $69,959 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Ponca City, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City, OK vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Ponca City, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  42.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher