Morehead, Kentucky vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 35.7% more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $67,848 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead, KY vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Morehead, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher