College Park, Maryland vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 14.6% cheaper than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $64,038 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to College Park, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower