Bakersfield, California vs. Central City, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Central City, Kentucky is 32.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $40,445 in Central City, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Central City, Kentucky is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Central City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Central City, KY
Compared to Bakersfield, Central City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower