Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 4.7% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $114,313 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Madison
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Madison, AL
Compared to Bakersfield, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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