Bakersfield, California vs. Athol, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athol, Idaho is 27.8% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $102,205 in Athol, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athol, Idaho is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Athol
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Athol, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, Athol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower