Bakersfield, California vs. Waterloo, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Alabama is 24.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $37,814 in Waterloo, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Alabama is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Waterloo, AL
Compared to Bakersfield, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower