Bakersfield, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 63.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $146,750 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in New York
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Bakersfield, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher