Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Golden Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Golden Valley, Arizona is 13.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $65,208 in Golden Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Golden Valley, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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