Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 1.8% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,886 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower