Bakersfield, California vs. Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longmeadow, Massachusetts is 7.8% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $53,917 in Longmeadow, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longmeadow, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Longmeadow
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Longmeadow, MA
Compared to Bakersfield, Longmeadow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower