Rome, Georgia vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 27.8% more expensive than Rome, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $95,860 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Rome, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Rome, Georgia
Rome, GA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Rome, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher