Raytown, Missouri vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 21.8% more expensive than Raytown, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $85,253 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raytown, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Raytown, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Raytown, Missouri
Raytown, MO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Raytown, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher