Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 1.5% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $98,476 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower