Starkville, Mississippi vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 26.1% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $75,659 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Starkville, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher