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Iowa City, Iowa vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 18.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $272,729 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
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  18.6% higher
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  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
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  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
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  Personal
  0.7% lower
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