Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 30.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,334 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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