Bakersfield, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 7.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $77,745 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Tucson
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher