Bakersfield, Missouri vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 47.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $73,842 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Bakersfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Mesa
than in Bakersfield, Missouri
Bakersfield, MO vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher