Bakersfield, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 8.9% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $54,449 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Tempe
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
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  8.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
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  Personal
  2.7% lower
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