Bakersfield, California vs. Green Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Green Valley, Arizona is 11.8% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $66,151 in Green Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Green Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Green Valley
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Green Valley, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Green Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher