Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 17.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,025 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Harrisburg, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  373.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower