Bakersfield, California vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 11.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $66,586 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Bakersfield, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower