Mercer, Pennsylvania vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 32.7% more expensive than Mercer, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,367 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Mercer, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mercer, PA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Mercer, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher