Bakersfield, California vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 25.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $87,940 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Edison
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Bakersfield, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher