Le Mars, Iowa vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 33.4% more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,394 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Le Mars, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher