Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Lexington, Kentucky


The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 12.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $65,644 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lexington
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Lexington, KY
Compared to Bakersfield, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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