Bakersfield, California vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 6.7% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $65,329 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Albany
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Bakersfield, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% lower
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher