Bakersfield, California vs. Pascagoula, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pascagoula, Mississippi is 26.8% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $78,336 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pascagoula, Mississippi is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Pascagoula
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Pascagoula, MS
Compared to Bakersfield, Pascagoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher