Urbandale, Iowa vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 13.4% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,689 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Urbandale, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
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  13.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
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  Personal
  13.5% higher
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