Bakersfield, California vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 1.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $49,468 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
20% cheaper in Medford
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Bakersfield, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower