Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs West Memphis, Arkansas


The cost of living in West Memphis, Arkansas is 32.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $33,801 in West Memphis, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Memphis, Arkansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in West Memphis
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs West Memphis, AR
Compared to Bakersfield, West Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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