What is a pro or con of living in Trenton, Michigancompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Trenton.

What salary do I need to live in Trenton, Michigan copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersfield, California could decrease to $45,213 in Trenton, Michigan (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. TRENTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Trenton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, Michigan is 9.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $45,213 in Trenton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Trenton
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Trenton, MI

Compared to Bakersfield, Trenton 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

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

24.7% higher

Health

10.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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