Cost of Living Calculator - Lemont, Illinois vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 15.6% cheaper than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,204 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Lemont, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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