Cost of Living Calculator - Bedford, Massachusetts vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 35.9% cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,053 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Bedford, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower

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