Benton, Tennessee vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 29.6% more expensive than Benton, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $64,787 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Benton, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Benton, Tennessee
Benton, TN vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Benton, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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