Bakersfield, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 22.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $210,464 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Bakersfield, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower