Hobbs, New Mexico vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 30.6% more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $97,917 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Hobbs, New Mexico
Hobbs, NM vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Hobbs, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher