Newark, New Jersey vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 15.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,101 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Newark, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
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  Personal
  11.1% lower
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