Newell, South Dakota vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 38.2% more expensive than Newell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,118 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Newell, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Newell, South Dakota
Newell, SD vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Newell, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  37.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher