Racine, Wisconsin vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 28.6% more expensive than Racine, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $121,148 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Racine, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Racine, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, WI vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Racine, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher