Wilmington, Delaware vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 4.1% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $104,129 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower