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PHOENIX vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Bakersfield, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is
4.9%
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$142,686
in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Bakersfield is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.7% higher
Commute
12.1% lower
Health
1.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.8% higher
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