Bakersfield, California vs. Big Timber, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Timber, Montana is 8.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $45,793 in Big Timber, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Timber, Montana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Big Timber
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Big Timber, MT
Compared to Bakersfield, Big Timber is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower