Bakersfield, California vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.7% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $71,683 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Bakersfield, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
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  Personal
  0.7% higher
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