What is a pro or con of living in Bakersfield, Californiacompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Bakersfield.

What salary do I need to live in Bakersfield, California copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $60,256 in Bakersfield, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND FORKS vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 20.5% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,256 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Grand Forks, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.6% higher

Commute

52.4% higher

Health

15.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Bakersfield, California

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