What is a pro or con of living in Bakersfield, Californiacompared to Hamilton, Montana?

Childcare is 55% more expensive in Bakersfield.

What salary do I need to live in Bakersfield, California copmared to Hamilton, Montana?

A salary of $50,000 in Hamilton, Montana should increase to $55,413 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.

HAMILTON vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Hamilton, Montana vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 10.8% more expensive than Hamilton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,413 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Hamilton, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
55% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Hamilton, Montana

Hamilton, MT vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Hamilton, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

30.5% higher

Commute

32.3% higher

Health

9.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Hamilton, Montana vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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