Bakersfield, California vs. Pierre, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 17.8% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $60,010 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Pierre
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Pierre, SD
Compared to Bakersfield, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower