Bakersfield, California vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $68,501 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bakersfield, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  23.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
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  Personal
  12.3% lower
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