Las Vegas, New Mexico vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 40.9% more expensive than Las Vegas, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $70,436 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Las Vegas, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Las Vegas, NM vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Las Vegas, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher