Billings, Montana vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 10.7% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $121,777 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Billings, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher