Huntsville, Alabama vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 14.0% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,001 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher