Bakersfield, California vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 24.8% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $45,145 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Silver City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Bakersfield, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower