Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 36.6% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,038 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower