Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Stratford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 17.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $58,607 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Stratford
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Stratford, CT
Compared to Bakersfield, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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