Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, Texas vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 3.3% more expensive than Newark, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,473 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Newark, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Newark, Texas
Newark, TX vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Newark, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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