New Britain, Connecticut vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 6.7% more expensive than New Britain, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $145,123 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Britain, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than New Britain, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain, CT vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to New Britain, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower