What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $106,407 in Lakeside (San Diego County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Lakeside (San Diego County), California is 41.9% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $106,407 in Lakeside (San Diego County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lakeside (San Diego County), California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Lakeside (San Diego County)
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs Lakeside (San Diego County), CA

Compared to Bakersfield, Lakeside (San Diego County) is:

Homeowner

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41.9% higher

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.4% higher

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

19.3% higher

Health

2.8% lower

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Personal

1.5% higher

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