Bakersfield, California vs. Monrovia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monrovia, California is 63.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $187,403 in Monrovia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monrovia, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Monrovia
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Monrovia, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Monrovia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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