Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 8.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $182,785 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Bakersfield, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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