Bakersfield, California vs. Bayonne, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bayonne, New Jersey is 26.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $144,918 in Bayonne, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bayonne, New Jersey is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Bayonne
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Bayonne, NJ
Compared to Bakersfield, Bayonne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher