Bakersfield, California vs. Conway, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Conway, Arkansas is 22.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $154,932 in Conway, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Conway, Arkansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Conway
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Conway, AR
Compared to Bakersfield, Conway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower