Bakersfield, California vs. Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is 16.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $244,120 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Stafford Courthouse
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Stafford Courthouse, VA
Compared to Bakersfield, Stafford Courthouse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher