Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Monterey Park, California


The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 56.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $39,047 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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