Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Chester, Montana


The cost of living in Chester, Montana is 24.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $56,359 in Chester, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Montana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chester
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Chester, MT
Compared to Bakersfield, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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