Brighton, Colorado vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 14.8% cheaper than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $59,670 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Brighton, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower