Bakersfield, California vs. Kalkaska, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalkaska, Michigan is 23.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $30,561 in Kalkaska, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalkaska, Michigan is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Kalkaska
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Kalkaska, MI
Compared to Bakersfield, Kalkaska is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower