Bakersfield, California vs. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 18.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $40,764 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Bakersfield, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower