What is a pro or con of living in Denver, Coloradocompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Denver.

What salary do I need to live in Denver, Colorado copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $60,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $74,159 in Denver, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. DENVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 23.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $74,159 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Denver
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Denver, CO

Compared to Bakersfield, Denver is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

75.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.9% lower

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersfield, CA vs. Denver, CO

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