Bakersfield, California vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 2.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $73,042 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Port St. Lucie
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Bakersfield, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower