Bakersfield, California vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 8.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $45,696 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Montrose
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Bakersfield, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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