Bakersfield, California vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 5.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $94,874 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Columbia
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Bakersfield, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower