Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 27.8% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $63,906 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Little Rock, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher