Bakersfield, California vs. Montpelier, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Idaho is 19.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $1,009,430 in Montpelier, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Idaho is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Montpelier, ID
Compared to Bakersfield, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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