Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia Falls, Montana vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 6.8% cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $69,928 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Columbia Falls, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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