Bakersfield, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 23.5% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $61,750 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Bakersfield, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower