What is a pro or con of living in Rock Springs, Wyomingcompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in Rock Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Rock Springs, Wyoming copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Bakersfield, California could decrease to $135,638 in Rock Springs, Wyoming (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. ROCK SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 9.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $135,638 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Rock Springs, WY

Compared to Bakersfield, Rock Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.0% lower

Commute

26.0% lower

Health

60.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

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