Bakersfield, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 11.7% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $44,149 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Bakersfield, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower