Cost of Living Calculator - Carson City, Nevada vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 6.6% cheaper than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $74,724 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Carson City, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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