What is a pro or con of living in Bakersfield, Californiacompared to Ulysses, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in Bakersfield.

What salary do I need to live in Bakersfield, California copmared to Ulysses, Kansas?

A salary of $96,000 in Ulysses, Kansas should increase to $132,706 in Bakersfield, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ULYSSES vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Ulysses, Kansas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 38.2% more expensive than Ulysses, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $132,706 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ulysses, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Ulysses, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Ulysses, Kansas

Ulysses, KS vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Ulysses, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

116.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% higher

Commute

56.5% higher

Health

19.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Ulysses, Kansas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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