Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Truth or Consequences, New Mexico


The cost of living in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is 31.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $51,354 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Truth or Consequences
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Truth Or Consequences, NM
Compared to Bakersfield, Truth Or Consequences is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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