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BAKERSFIELD vs. BOSTON
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Bakersfield, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
48.4%
more expensive
than Bakersfield, California.
You would need a salary of
$74,178
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Boston
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Bakersfield, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.4% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
12.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
148.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.6% higher
Commute
27.2% higher
Health
2.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
25.5% higher
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