West Fargo, North Dakota vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 12.5% more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,631 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo, ND vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to West Fargo, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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