Rensselaer, New York vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 10.4% more expensive than Rensselaer, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,764 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Rensselaer, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer, NY vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Rensselaer, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower