Bakersfield, California vs. Dickinson, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dickinson, North Dakota is 11.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $44,342 in Dickinson, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dickinson, North Dakota is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Dickinson
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Dickinson, ND
Compared to Bakersfield, Dickinson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher