Bakersfield, California vs. Hastings, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hastings, New York is 14.8% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $56,234 in Hastings, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hastings, New York is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Hastings
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Hastings, NY
Compared to Bakersfield, Hastings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower