Branson, Missouri vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 29.9% more expensive than Branson, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $124,119 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Branson, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Branson, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Branson, Missouri
Branson, MO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Branson, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher