Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Jonesboro, Louisiana


The cost of living in Jonesboro, Louisiana is 31.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $51,657 in Jonesboro, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Louisiana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Jonesboro, LA
Compared to Bakersfield, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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