Lakewood, Colorado vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 20.4% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,800 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower