Bakersfield, California vs. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 22.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $61,122 in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Barnstable Town
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Barnstable Town, MA
Compared to Bakersfield, Barnstable Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher