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Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 48.4% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $422,752 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Boston
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Bakersfield, Boston is:
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  48.4% higher
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  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.2% higher
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  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
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  Personal
  25.5% higher
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