Meridian, Idaho vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 12.7% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,629 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Meridian, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher