Prattville, Alabama vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 13.9% more expensive than Prattville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,546 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prattville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Prattville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Prattville, Alabama
Prattville, AL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Prattville, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher