Bakersfield, California vs. Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is 4.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $119,439 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pagosa Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Pagosa Springs
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Pagosa Springs, CO
Compared to Bakersfield, Pagosa Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower