Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Blacksburg, Virginia


The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 7.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $38,799 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Bakersfield, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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