Bakersfield, California vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 9.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $45,455 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead City, North Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Morehead City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Morehead City, NC
Compared to Bakersfield, Morehead City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower