Bakersfield, California vs. Peoria, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Arizona is 10.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $55,126 in Peoria, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Arizona is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Peoria
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Peoria, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower