Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Big Island, Virginia


The cost of living in Big Island, Virginia is 20.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $39,894 in Big Island, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Island, Virginia is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Big Island
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Big Island, VA
Compared to Bakersfield, Big Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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