South Bend, Indiana vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 37.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $135,109 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to South Bend, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
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  37.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
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  Personal
  10.6% higher
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