Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 13.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $65,280 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Amherst
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Bakersfield, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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