Bakersfield, California vs. Apache Junction, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 2.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $48,549 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Apache Junction
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower