What is a pro or con of living in Bakersfield, Californiacompared to Sistersville, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 237% more expensive in Bakersfield.

What salary do I need to live in Bakersfield, California copmared to Sistersville, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Sistersville, West Virginia should increase to $70,822 in Bakersfield, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SISTERSVILLE vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Sistersville, West Virginia vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 41.6% more expensive than Sistersville, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,822 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sistersville, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Sistersville, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Sistersville, West Virginia

Sistersville, WV vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Sistersville, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

271.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.4% higher

Commute

18.5% higher

Health

20.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Sistersville, West Virginia vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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