Steger, Illinois vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $68,568 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Steger, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Steger, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Steger, Illinois
Steger, IL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Steger, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher