Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Las Cruces, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 19.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $40,377 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Las_Cruces, NM
Compared to Bakersfield, Las_Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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