Bella Vista, Arkansas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 11.3% more expensive than Bella Vista, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $111,302 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bella Vista, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Bella Vista, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Bella Vista, Arkansas
Bella Vista, AR vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Bella Vista, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher