Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs West Carson, California


The cost of living in West Carson, California is 44.8% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $108,583 in West Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Carson, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in West Carson
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs West Carson, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, West Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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