Bakersfield, California vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 3.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $57,853 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
11% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Bakersfield, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower