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Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Bakersfield, California

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 37.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,570 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Springfield, Bakersfield is:
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  37.1% higher
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  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
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  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
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  Personal
  11.5% higher
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