Bakersfield, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 56.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $78,143 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Arlington
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Bakersfield, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher