Bakersfield, California vs. Needles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needles, California is 15.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $42,408 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Needles
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Needles, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower