Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Lafayette, California


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 150.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $125,341 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
405% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.7% higher
      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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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