Bakersfield, California vs. Van Buren, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Arkansas is 27.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $73,017 in Van Buren, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Arkansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Van Buren
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Van Buren, AR
Compared to Bakersfield, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower