What is a pro or con of living in Bakersfield, Californiacompared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 15% more expensive in Bakersfield.

What salary do I need to live in Bakersfield, California copmared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in New Bedford, Massachusetts should increase to $50,439 in Bakersfield, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW BEDFORD vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 0.9% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,439 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
15% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford, MA vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to New Bedford, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

15.6% higher

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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