Bakersfield, California vs. Staten Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 49.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $74,855 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Staten_Island, NY
Compared to Bakersfield, Staten_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher