Albany, Missouri vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 47.1% more expensive than Albany, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $73,542 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Albany, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Albany, Missouri
Albany, MO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Albany, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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)
  255.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher