Bakersfield, California vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 19.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $60,566 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Bakersfield, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower