Bakersfield, California vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 4.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $153,346 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Madison
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Bakersfield, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher