Brooklyn, New York vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 44.0% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,184 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower