What is a pro or con of living in Phoenix, Arizonacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Phoenix.

What salary do I need to live in Phoenix, Arizona copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $94,613 in Phoenix, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 5.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $94,613 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ

Compared to Bakersfield, Phoenix is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

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Renter

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.9% lower

Commute

13.8% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersfield, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ

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