Bakersfield, California vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 29.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $35,493 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Socorro
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Bakersfield, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower