Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Paradise Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 218.5% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $238,854 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
762% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  218.5% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  665.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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