Marathon, Florida vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 23.5% cheaper than Marathon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $153,072 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marathon, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Marathon, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Marathon, Florida
Marathon, FL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Marathon, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  43.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower