Salem, Utah vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 16.2% cheaper than Salem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $108,930 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Salem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Salem, Utah
Salem, UT vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Salem, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher