Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Tucumcari, New Mexico


The cost of living in Tucumcari, New Mexico is 20.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $39,555 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucumcari, New Mexico is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Tucumcari
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Tucumcari, NM
Compared to Bakersfield, Tucumcari is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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