Cost of Living Calculator - Plains, Montana vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 16.0% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $87,037 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
88% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Plains, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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