Akron, Ohio vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 50.1% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $75,036 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Akron, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher