Bakersfield, California vs. Thibodaux, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thibodaux, Louisiana is 15.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $63,395 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thibodaux, Louisiana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Thibodaux
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Thibodaux, LA
Compared to Bakersfield, Thibodaux is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower