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A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH JOHNSTOWN
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Bakersfield, California vs. University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.

Q: What salary do I need to live in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersfield, California could decrease to $36,412 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is 27.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $36,412 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA

Compared to Bakersfield, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% lower

Commute

11.8% lower

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

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