What is a pro or con of living in Saratoga Springs, New Yorkcompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in Saratoga Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Saratoga Springs, New York copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $83,994 in Saratoga Springs, New York (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. SARATOGA SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 12.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $83,994 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Saratoga Springs
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Saratoga Springs, NY

Compared to Bakersfield, Saratoga Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

26.6% higher

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

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