Goodyear, Arizona vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 10.7% cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,646 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goodyear, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear, AZ vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Goodyear, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher