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Bakersfield, California - Santa Monica, California

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A salary of $55,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $129,671 in Santa Monica, California

Bakersfield U.S. Avg. Santa Monica

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Cost of Living IndexesBakersfieldSanta Monica
Overall97229
Food106110
Housing85542
Utilities103115
Transportation102112
Health106111
Miscellaneous98103
100=national average

Santa Monica is 136% more expensive than Bakersfield.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 537% more expensive in Santa Monica.


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