La Junta, Colorado vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 42.4% more expensive than La Junta, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,212 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Junta, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than La Junta, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in La Junta, Colorado
La Junta, CO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to La Junta, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher