Rutland, Vermont vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 16.8% more expensive than Rutland, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $86,459 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutland, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Rutland, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Rutland, Vermont
Rutland, VT vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Rutland, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher