Parker, Colorado vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 27.3% cheaper than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $122,160 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Parker, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower