Pensacola, Florida vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 18.6% more expensive than Pensacola, Florida.

You would need a salary of $59,289 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pensacola, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Pensacola, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Pensacola, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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