Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 4.5% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $112,661 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher