What is a pro or con of living in National City, Californiacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 67% more expensive in National City.

What salary do I need to live in National City, California copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $66,006 in National City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. NATIONAL CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 32.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $66,006 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in National City
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. National City, CA

Compared to Bakersfield, National City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

2.8% lower

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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