Dillon, Montana vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 17.6% more expensive than Dillon, Montana.

You would need a salary of $58,817 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dillon, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Dillon, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Dillon, Montana
Dillon, MT vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Dillon, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher