Bakersfield, California vs. Miracle Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miracle Valley, Arizona is 23.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $38,201 in Miracle Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miracle Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Miracle Valley
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Miracle Valley, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Miracle Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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