Valdosta, Georgia vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 31.7% more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $65,860 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdosta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta, GA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Valdosta, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher