Kent, Ohio vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 27.7% more expensive than Kent, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,827 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Kent, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Kent, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher