Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Mesa Verde, California


The cost of living in Mesa Verde, California is 15.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $42,321 in Mesa Verde, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa Verde, California is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Mesa Verde
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Mesa Verde, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Mesa Verde is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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