Bakersfield, California vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 19.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $40,329 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Bakersfield, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
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  Personal
  7.1% higher
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