Queen Creek, Arizona vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 20.6% cheaper than Queen Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,678 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Queen Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek, AZ vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Queen Creek, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher