Cullman, Alabama vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 26.1% more expensive than Cullman, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,049 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cullman, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Cullman, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Cullman, Alabama
Cullman, AL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Cullman, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher