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


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 28.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $96,470 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Bakersfield, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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